Early Modern European Studies (Taught)

What is special about this course?

Change your future by examining the past, on our MLitt Early Modern European Studies.

Study Europe during the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through different sources and disciplinary approaches. From the renaissance and reformation to the age of revolutions, place yourself at the forefront of early modern research (1500-1800) at UHI, debating contemporary research challenges and handling primary source materials which are actively informing our understanding of the early modern past. Engage with the programme’s research-led teaching and work in close association with Renaissance and Early Modern Research Alliance (REMRA), the university’s dedicated early modern staff-student research group. Develop your individual specialisations and interests via optional modules and a research dissertation, as you explore this fascinating period of history and establish an overarching understanding of the European early modern period.

Get special access to the ‘Grand Tour’, a virtual social space where you can connect with others on the programme, take advantage of useful resources, and find out about early modern events. Take part in weekly live sessions and enjoy opportunities to discuss and debate topics with staff and fellow students. Enhance your skills in research, critical analysis, presentation, and communication, and get the best start for progression into further studies or careers in a vast range of different professions.

Special features
◾Flexible and accessible programme which can be studied anywhere in the world at a pace which suits you
◾Research-led teaching by early modernists from the disciplines of history, archaeology, theology, and literature
◾Staff expertise in:
* the North Atlantic and Baltic regions
* War and society
* Communities and identities
◾Learning is supported by a rich array of materials, all of which are available online.
◾From Virtual Learning Environments (VREs) to library e-resources, all you will need will be provided
◾Choose from a range of optional modules, allowing you to specialise in the areas that interest you
◾Close links with the Renaissance and Early Modern Research Alliance (REMRA) introduces you to current research and UHI's research culture

How long will my course last?
◾Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week
◾Part-time: 2 years @ 17.5 hours per week
◾Part-time modular: 12 weeks @ 11.5 hours per week (per module)

The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.