Early Modern European Studies MLitt

What is special about this course?

Change your future by examining the past, on our MLitt Early Modern European Studies.

Place yourself at the forefront of early modern research at UHI, debating contemporary research challenges and handling primary source materials which are actively informing our understanding of the early modern past. Engage with the programme’s research-led teaching, and work in close association with the Renaissance and Early Modern Research Alliance (REMRA), as you explore this fascinating period of history and develop an overarching understanding of the European early modern period, while allowing for your own individual specialisation and interest.

Get special access to the ‘Grand Tour’, a virtual social space where you can connect with others on the programme, take advantage of useful resources, and find out about early modern events. Take part in weekly live sessions and enjoy opportunities to discuss and debate topics with staff and fellow students. Enhance your skills in research, critical analysis, presentation, and communication, and get the best start for progression into further studies or careers in a vast range of different professions. 

Special features

• Flexible and accessible programme which can be studied anywhere in the world at a pace which suits you
• Research-led teaching by early modernists from the disciplines of history, archaeology, theology, and literature
• Staff expertise in:
  • the North Atlantic and Baltic regions
  • War and society
  • Communities and identities
• Learning is supported by a rich array of materials, all of which are available online.
• From Virtual Learning Environments (VREs) to library e-resources, all you will need will be provided
• Choose from a range of optional modules, allowing you to specialise in the areas that interest you
• Close links with the Renaissance and Early Modern Research Alliance (REMRA) introduces you to current research and UHI's research culture

Entry requirements

• 2:2 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in a related field, including but not limited to: history, archaeology, literature, theology, politics and heritage studies
• The suitability of applicants from non-related fields or any non-standard backgrounds will be decided on an individual, case-by-case basis - please contact the programme leader if you would like to discuss your circumstances
• International students whose first language is not English must meet language competency standards as noted on the international page of our website

PgCert

You will study the following core modules: 

• Early modern studies: debates and practice
• Faith, fury and fraternity: the making of modern Europe, 1500-1800
• Migration, community and identity in early modern northern Europe

PgDip

You will study three additional 20 credit modules from the following options:

• Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands
• Arguments and alternatives in history
• Case studies in Renaissance drama
• Castles in context - from medieval to modern
• Culture and society: historical developments
• Darkness, division, and discord? The Highlands, 1603-1707
• Death and burial archaeology
• Discovering the past: introduction to interdisciplinary research methods 
• Excavation 
• Introduction to palaeography and languages for North Atlantic history 
• Maritime lives: the Scottish Northern Isles during the Early Modern period
• Renaissance Venice: lagoon, city and empire
• Rivers, ports and coasts in European history
• Royal power, propaganda and performance in Early Modern Europe
• Scotland's customs: traditional beliefs and folklore
• Scottish historical archaeology
• The wars of the covenant: Scotland and the British civil wars, 1638-1655

MLitt

To achieve the award of MLitt Early Modern European Studies you must also complete a research dissertation.

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

• EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
• EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
• EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) or assessed as rest of the UK for fee status, the following fees apply:

EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK

Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Scottish Government confirmed that EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, who do not have settled or pre-settled status, will be considered as international for fee purposes. These students will get an automatic fee scholarship.

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union, studying online from their home country, or assessed as international for fee status, the following fees apply:

This course is not available to international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time rest of the UK, EU and international postgraduate students for continuous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.

Funding

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.