Humanities postgraduate degrees in Scotland

15 universities offer 205 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate humanities degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Glasgow

56 humanities courses SCOTLAND
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Study spaces get very crowded and busy. However the facilities are always clean and nice. There is a lot of student support on offer and is advertised well. The location is very nice with loads of shops and cafes near by. Transport links are also very good.

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Philosophy MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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  • Dissertation
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  • Animal Ethics
  • Animal Legislation & Societal Issues
  • Animal Welfare Science
  • Key Research Skills
  • Research Project
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Heriot-Watt University

1 humanities courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 48th
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PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for those needing extra math tuition is an incredible resource. - Lecturers are always quick to respond to questions and available for feedback out with timetabled classes. - The facilities available to electrical engineering students (the GRiD in particular) is very good. More advanced equipment is available to those who require it through research projects or other related endeavours. - The university shop and various cafes/canteens all have quality products and competitive prices. CONS - Some course have suffered when lecturers are delivering them for their first time. This is understandable however. - Issues with inaccurate or frequently fluctuating timetables can be frustrating at times.

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University of Aberdeen

16 humanities courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 44th
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Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Year 1
  • Dissertation in Historical Studies
  • Research Paper
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Archaeology, MSc
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Archaeological Approaches (AY5504)
  • Dissertation in Archaeology (AY5902)
  • Theory and Method in Research (AY5002)
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I hope the school can give international students more opportunities to speak with native English speakers. Almost everyone in the class was Chinese, and there weren't many opportunities to interact with other people.

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Year 1
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • English for Academic Study 2
  • English for Academic Study 3
  • Extended English and Skills
  • Independent and Collaborative Study
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MSc Philosophy (Conversion)
clock icon 1 year full time
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The University of Edinburgh

55 humanities courses SCOTLAND
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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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Philosophy PhD
clock icon 6 years part time
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Year 1
  • MSc Dissertation - Classical Art and Archaeology (PGHC11194)
  • Skills and Methods in Classics (PGHC11413)
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University of Dundee

4 humanities courses SCOTLAND
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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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Healthcare Law and Ethics LLM
clock icon 36 months part time
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  • Dissertation
  • LW51102 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare
  • LW51104 - Legal Research Skills
  • LW51110 - Introduction to Law and Ethics
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  • CA42002 - Forensic Science and the Law
  • CA51016 - Forensic Archaeology I
  • CA51017 - Forensic Human Osteology
  • CA51018 - Forensic Taphonomy
  • CA52009 - Forensic Human Identification
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University of the West of Scotland

6 humanities courses SCOTLAND
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University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has always been a welcoming institution that actively encourages students to better themselves both personally and academically. Multiple opportunities are made available to benefit students in various ways - whether it be casual jobs that earn some extra money without having a detrimental impact upon studies or extra classes to recap challenging topics or provide additional qualifications such as secondary language, First Aid, etc. However, due to the size of UWS (spread across four campuses), there is a clear lack of communication amongst staff and this ultimately affects students. The focus appears to be on the main campus (Paisley) and students on other campuses may feel isolated.

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Edinburgh Napier University

1 humanities courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 19th
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I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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PgCert Epilepsy Studies
clock icon 1 year part time
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Year 1
  • Epilepsy Work Based Learning ( NUR11127 )
  • Exploring Evidence for Clinical Management of the Epilepsies ( NUR11128 )
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University of Stirling - INTO UK

2 humanities courses SCOTLAND
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As a first year student from Pakistan, my experience at Stirling University has been overwhelmingly positive. Best Aspects: The diverse, friendly community has been incredibly welcoming, making the transition to a new country much easier. The campus environment, especially the beautiful loch and surrounding nature, provides a calm and inspiring study atmosphere. The academic staff in my program have also been supportive and engaging. Worst Aspects & Improvement: The main area for improvement is the initial administrative process for international students, which felt slightly complicated. Clearer guidance and a more streamlined onboarding system would greatly enhance the start of the student journey. Overall, it's a great place to study.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

1 humanities courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 71th
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It's really great because the modules are interesting and the content is accessible. Teachers are supportive and societies are good. It could be improved by being more true to its environmentalist message considering its acceptance of Ai. Also on campus accomodation has some reoccurring issues with showers going cold due to the heating aspect of the showers being old.

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