Taught course

Early Modern and Reformation History

Institution
University of St Andrews · School of History
Qualifications
MLitt

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course provides advanced study of the history of the early modern European and Atlantic worlds, including the Ottoman Empire. Discover a range of approaches to early modern history (1450 to 1750) and gain skills requisite for study of the period. Students may also choose to specialise in early modern religious history.

The MLitt in Early Modern and Reformation History is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run by the School of History.

Highlights

  • Work with a significant number of scholars of early modern history who can provide a high level of specialised supervision and advanced training in the history of the politics, society and culture of the early modern European and Atlantic worlds.
  • For those choosing to specialise in Reformation history, the course instils a wide contextual awareness of all of the European Reformations, while also offering the chance to pursue detailed study of a particular theological, geographical or methodological area.
  • Benefit from broad and deep preparation, offering you the chance to explore and critically evaluate both historiography and primary sources.
  • Pursue high-level skills training to build up to your MLitt dissertation.
  • Preparation for students who are interested in subsequent doctoral research.

Fees and funding

UK students
£11,120
International students
£23,530

The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. Find out more about the scholarships and postgraduate loans available.

The School of History is pleased to be able to offer a number of competitive scholarships which contribute to the fees and maintenance for postgraduate study. 

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MLitt
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
School of History
Email
pghist@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1334 46 2907