MSc Social History

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University of Glasgow

Comments about MSc Social History - At the institution - Glasgow - Scotland

• Academic title
  MSc Social History
• 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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