Italian (Research)

A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Italian studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.

An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:

• you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme

• you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently

On this programme:

• you will take courses in research skills and methods

• you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words

• you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor

Italian has been studied at the University of Edinburgh since the eighteenth century, and the first lectureship in the subject was established in 1919. More than a century on, our expertise spans a broad area of study, from medieval to contemporary culture.

We offer a distinctive, interdisciplinary environment where Italian can be explored through one or more approaches:

• critical

• creative

• practice-led

We connect literature, media, philosophy, and politics with cutting-edge research in the environmental and digital humanities. Our research collections, resources and facilities are outstanding.