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MSc Social History
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Academic title
MSc Social History
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Course description
MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
This joint programme with the University of Strathclyde provides you with a foundation in the use of social theory in history; introduces you to a wide range of topics in the social, cultural and imperial history of Scotland, Britain, western Europe and the USA; and equips you with generic research skills.
Content
Core courses include
* Social history and social theory
* Research resources and skills in history
* Social science statistics
* Qualitative methods
* Introduction to social theory for researchers.
The latter three courses are compulsory only for Economic & Social Research Council-funded students.
In addition, you will select courses from a list of options available at both Universities.
Optional courses (subject to availability) include
* Studies in the history of medicine (two separate courses available)
* Elites and the state
* Capitalism in Britain, c 1830-1940
* Sport and modernity, 1850-2000
* Women and the family in Britain and Europe 1850-1945
* American social history in the 20th century
* Texts and beliefs
* Research methods
* Social investigation in Britain from Mayhew to mass observation.
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