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Economic and Social History (MScR)

University of Edinburgh    School of History, Classics & Archaeology

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Full time & Part time September MRes 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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We host one of the largest economic and social history research groupings in the UK. Staff research interests are wide-ranging, including the study of:

  • economic development
  • energy policy
  • financial history
  • globalisation
  • urban history
  • consumption
  • material culture
  • museums and collecting
  • leisure
  • religious belief
  • popular culture
  • medicine and disease
  • gender
  • sexuality
  • the family

The diversity of our research means we can support students’ economic and social history study in a vast range of time periods and geographical regions and from the early modern period to the present day.

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Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh

History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh is one of the great world centres for the study of the human past (11th in the World for Arts and Humanities, 2021 QS World University Rankings). Our graduate community of over 300 students is international, making the School the ideal environment in which to share ideas, collaborate on research, gain new perspectives and meet like-minded individuals.

We have an active research culture involving regular workshops, seminars, conferences and symposia across all three subject areas, as well as many informal gatherings and events.

Edinburgh offers a historical backdrop to our academic world with a thriving, modern culture and is consistently voted the most desirable place to live in Britain. Based in the City’s Old Town in a splendid historical building, our School is a vibrant hub of intellectual and cultural life.

A tradition of excellence in teaching, a historic location, modern facilities and cutting-edge research from world-leading academics, makes postgraduate study at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology a rewarding and logical choice. Further your interests and develop your skills through the diverse range of programmes available.

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By choosing to study at Edinburgh’s School of History, Classics and Archaeology you will be joining one of the most successful and respected institutions of its kind in the world, with an international reputation for high-calibre teaching and research.

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