University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in History and Politics
The Master of Arts in History and Politics in Political Science is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in History and Politics offered by the University of Aberdeen
History and Politics at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a fascinating exploration of national, European and global politics. You will be taught by highly-regarded experts regularly commenting in the media on events unfolding in the world today and gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.History research at Aberdeen is rated top in Scotland for its impact and 2nd in the UK in the latest UK Research Excellence Framework (as ranked by Times Higher Education based on REF 2014 GPA scores), with teaching rated ‘Highly Satisfactory’ in the last national quality assessment and student satisfaction of 95%.You will be enthused and inspired by teachers who are leaders in their fields, with expertise as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia and enthralled by our wonderful collections of historic treasures collected by distinguished alumni over the centuries.In Politics, you will be right at the front of debate on current world events – including Britain’s relationship with the European Union and its neighbours on mainland Europe and movements of regionalisation within the UK.You will explore voting behaviour, different political systems, making and implementing policy, nationalism, concepts of democracy and ever-present concerns of conflict and peace. You can also take advantage of unique options made possible by the research pedigree of our academic team with a strong track record in publishing international papers and articles.The knowledge and combination of academic, analytical and intellectual skills you will develop and their transferability will be a great foundation for a career in politics, international organisations, local and national and local government, NGOs, charities and much more.
What You'll Study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Divinity, History & Philosophy (AW1007)Making History (HI1027)Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance (PI1018)Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict (PI1518)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
Optional CoursesSelect a further 30 credit points from level 1 courses in History or History of Art, plus 45 credit points from courses of choice.Year 2Compulsory CoursesIdeas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations (PI2009)Global Politics: Equality and Inequality (PI2508)
Optional CoursesSelect 60 credit points from available level 2 courses in History.
Year 3Optional CoursesSelect 30 credit points from level 3 courses in History, plus one second-half session level 3 Politics & International Relations course.History of Medicine (ME33HM)Christianity in Scotland: History & Theology of the Church in Scotland (DR302F)Romantic Revivals: Medievalism, C. 1790 - 1890 (HA3099)Scottish Revivals (DR355D)Italian Mural Painting and the Making of Visual Cultures, 1400 - 1500 (HA351A)Researching in the 21st Century (PI3069)
Year 4
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation in History (HI4516)Dissertation (Politics) (PI4071) AND History in Practice II (HI4518)Select one History Special Subject Course (listed below), plus further credit points from level 4 courses in Politics & International Relations to gain a total of 120 credits.Undergraduate Dissertation in History (HI4516)Dissertation (PI4071)History in Practice (HI4518)Special Sub: Enlightenment Compared: Ireland, Scotland, Central Europe (HI4003)Special Sub.: the Thirty Years' War (HI4004)Special Subject: Women and Men (HI4007)Special Sub.: Britain and Revolutionary Russia 1917 - 1924 (HI4012)Special Sub:european Constitutional Monarchies in the Long 19thcentury (HI4023)Special Subject: History of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict (HI4025)Special Subject: Myths of the North (HI4026)