Master of Science [M.Sc] [Economic and Social History] From University of St Andrews

The MSc in Economic and Social History is a one-year taught programme run by the School of History.

The programme offers a distinctive combination of interdisciplinary study and specialisation. It provides the training required for advanced research in social and economic history. It also provides specialised historical study and training in knowledge transfer, where students communicate aspects of their research to academic and non-academic audiences.

The ultimate intention is to prepare students for either doctoral research or employment in related areas.

Highlights

• This interdisciplinary programme offers training in the research methods required for higher-level research in social and economic history.
• The students will develop an understanding of, and critical engagement with, the distinctive debates and controversies relating to social and economic history. They will enhance their ability to engage in such debates.
• The programme will develop appropriate research, quantitative and other skills through training in social science methodologies as well as those commonly used in history. These include quantitative analysis and critical assessment of research methodologies.
• They will receive training in the use of libraries, appropriate databases (electronic and otherwise), archives or other source-appropriate repositories.