Explore the fascinating story of Scotland and earn a Masters in Scottish Heritage.
Join the first Scottish university to offer a degree that combines History, History of Art and Philosophy in this way.
Gain the skills to conduct research in archives and library collections, anywhere in the world.
Engage with rare archive treasures and unrivalled expertise in Scotland’s rich written, visual and oral past.
Discover the stories of the men, women and children who left Scotland’s shores for a new life overseas.
Learn to work with many sources and grow your analytical skills.
Under the expert guidance of award-winning online tutors, the focus of your degree can be adapted to you and your own connections to Scotland. Who can join this online Scottish history degree?
This distance-learning degree is for anyone, anywhere in the world, with a professional or personal interest in Scotland’s history and her people.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
30/11/2026
Start date
January 2027
Online
King's College,
Aberdeen,
AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Online
King's College,
Aberdeen,
AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom
A 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent. We also welcome alternative qualifications combined with relevant professional experience. If you dont have a formal degree qualification, please submit a supporting personal statement with your application.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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