The MA History and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen offers you a unique opportunity to explore the forces that have shaped human societies and the complex dynamics of our contemporary world. This programme is ideal if you are driven by a desire to understand historical causation and its impact on global politics, seeking to analyse how past events influence present-day international affairs and current historical developments. You will engage with a rich academic tradition, developing critical perspectives on governance, conflict, and international cooperation.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree, typically studied over four years, will see you progress through core modules in history and politics, including subjects like Global Politics and Making History. In your final year, you will undertake a significant independent research project, such as a special subject focusing on topics from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to court society in late medieval Europe. You will graduate with advanced analytical, research, and communication skills, preparing you for diverse careers in diplomacy, policy analysis, journalism, and the heritage sector.