History and Politics MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

An MA (Hons) combining history and politics, giving a wide range of modules. Social, cultural and political history is taught from the early modern period to the present, with a focus on the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa and India.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years (3 years with Level 2 entry) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students use primary sources from the start, analysing written and oral materials, maps, images, feature films, art and music, alongside politics modules.

Career pathways

The course aims to produce graduates who can think independently, ask incisive questions, articulate ideas and solve complex problems, attributes valued by employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Level 1 entry (4 years): A-level standard CCC (widening access CCD), no essential subjects; Scottish Highers standard BBBC (widening access BBCC). Level 2 entry (3 years): A-level BBC with A-level History essential; BB at Advanced Higher plus BB at Higher with Advanced Higher History essential; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM or DMM; HNC with C (96 SCQF credits) or B (120 SCQF credits) in the Graded Unit; IB diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at higher level (30 for the higher entry point). International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in listening, reading and speaking (PTE Academic overall 64; TOEFL iBT overall 80 are also listed for the same band).

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish students; subject to confirmation by the Scottish Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee before scholarships. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (3 years with Level 2 entry)

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