British History degrees in Scotland

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University of Glasgow

28 british-history courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 20th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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Alot of facilities and mice buildings for spaces but also gets very crowded on those spots which is fine and creates a nice environment. It's got alot of scenic places and has nice building that look good from the inside as well. Improvement could include maybe more sockets in the older buildings for devices since those can be hard to get in some lecture rooms in the older building. The uni is close to quite a good bit of food spots like cafes and Lidl as well as Greggs and a Tesco express so lunch isn't a problem most times.

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Central & East European Studies/Scottish History - MA (Hons)
calculator icon 120-136 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Year 1
  • History 1A: Scotland's Millennium: Kingdom, Union and Nation C 1000-1999
  • History 1B: Europe Rising. The Medieval World, 500-1500
  • Introduction To Scottish Culture Semester 1
  • Introduction To Scottish Culture Semester 2
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English Language & Linguistics/Scottish History - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • English Language & Linguistics 1A: Language, Meaning, And Power
  • English Language & Linguistics 1B: Language, Society, And Change
  • History 1A: Scotland's Millennium: Kingdom, Union and Nation C 1000-1999
  • History 1B: Europe Rising. The Medieval World, 500-1500
  • Introduction To Scottish Culture Semester 1
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University of Aberdeen

4 british-history courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 10th
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Great place to study due to its historical ties and the prestige of its education. However, it does leave a lot to be desired in other aspects of uni life, such as its students' union and its organisation.

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Scottish Studies - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
  • Acts of Reading (EL1009)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
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German and History (5 yrs) - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Academic Writing for Divinity, History & Philosophy (AW1007)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • Making History (HI1027)
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University of St Andrews

17 british-history courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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Scottish History - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Scotland and the English Empire 1070 - 1500
  • The Early Modern Western World (c. 1450 - c. 1770)
  • The Fall of Rome and the Origins of Europe (400-1000)
  • Themes in Late Modern History (c. 1776 - 2001)
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Film Studies and Scottish History - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Global Film History and Historiography
  • Key Concepts in Film Studies
  • Scotland and the English Empire 1070 - 1500
  • The Early Modern Western World (c. 1450 - c. 1770)
  • The Fall of Rome and the Origins of Europe (400-1000)
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University of Stirling

1 british-history courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 38th
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WUSCA ranking: 52th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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Scottish History - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Concepts of History: Themes and Transformations(HISU9C2)
  • For the Lion: Scotland in the British Isles and Europe 1100-1542(HISU9A1)
  • Renaissance Reformation and Revolution: Scotland 1542-1715(HISU9A2)
  • The Making of Modern Britain 1707 to 2000: An Introduction(HISU9B1)
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The University of Edinburgh

9 british-history courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 18th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Scottish Ethnology - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Scottish Studies 1A: Conceptualising Scotland
  • Scottish Studies 1B: Creating Scotland
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Scottish Ethnology and Scottish History - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Scottish Studies 1A: Conceptualising Scotland
  • Scottish Studies 1B: Creating Scotland
  • The Historian's Toolkit
  • The History of Edinburgh: From Din Eidyn to Festival City
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University of Dundee

1 british-history courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 54th
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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English and History - MA (Hons)
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Level 1
  • English and History
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