MSc Global History at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Studies connections between different parts of the world and draws comparisons across time, space and cultures, with a social history approach and a focus on people and societies in the Global South. It collaborates with local archives, museums and libraries for hands-on learning.

Department: College of Arts & Humanities (History) | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three compulsory courses (Exploring Global History; Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians; Global History through Local Archives) and three options such as The Global History of Inequalities and Global Histories of Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Indenture, followed by a dissertation.

Career pathways

Business, government, cultural heritage, media and education; graduates have worked in museums, digital marketing, archaeology and education management, or progressed to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; a 2.2 may be considered. Substantial directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications, supported by a personal statement. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted, e.g. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo, at stated minimums). Application deadlines for September 2027 entry: international applicants apply in rounds, the final round closing 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time; Home & RUK Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 a year (2027/28). Full-time; International & EU Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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