Scottish Ethnology and Scottish History, MA (Hons)

Uncover Scotland’s past and shape its future through this innovative joint honours programme in Scottish Ethnology and Scottish History, gaining transferable skills for analysing historic artefacts, print resources, modern media, and digital data across cultures.Ethnology examines Scotland’s customs, beliefs, language, music, and social organisation using unique archives with 33,000+ recordings, photos, and documents—the only full UK undergraduate programme of its kind. Scottish History covers medieval to modern political, social, and cultural developments, emphasising Edinburgh, British Isles relations, and global Scots influence, enriched by city institutions. Over four years, pre-honours years offer broad options for intercultural skills, while honours years specialise in your interests. Study in Edinburgh’s historic heart, inspired by traditional artists, with access to unparalleled libraries and societies.