Modern History

Our taught postgraduate degree in Modern History allows you to extend your knowledge, skills and interests in topics as diverse as the Civil Rights Movement; history of slavery; modern Middle East; Commonwealth, empire and globalization; constitutional monarchies; childhood and youth culture; history of science and technology; and the great conflicts and developments of the 20th century. We have particular strengths in Scottish, British, European, Middle Eastern, African and American history. Join our world-leading faculty to debate the issues that shape our society.

The Aberdeen MLitt in Modern History combines cutting-edge teaching, professional skills training, and individual research. Our wide-ranging expertise in modern history allows you to pursue the areas that most interest you, working closely and often one-on-one with our leading international scholars.

Students on the Aberdeen MLitt in Modern History have access to a wide range of courses in a variety of fields, including cultural, social, political, military, media and emotions history. You can focus on the local, accessing archives and special collections relating to the history of North-East Scotland, or take a global perspective with our experts on America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Commonwealth and imperial history. You will join a dynamic community of History postgraduates, offering you the opportunity to take part in supportive and stimulating workshops, research seminars, reading weekends and social events. In addition to our taught programme, we also offer an MLitt in History as a research degree.