History

History is the study of change and continuity in human society through time. It asks how and why the world has come to be as it is, examining the decisions, structures, and forces that have produced the political, social, economic, and cultural arrangements we inhabit. Historians work with a wide range of evidence, from documents, letters, and statistical records to buildings, images, and oral testimony, developing the skills to evaluate sources critically, construct persuasive arguments, and communicate complex findings clearly.

At the University of Glasgow, this part-time programme draws on one of Scotland's strongest history departments, offering teaching across a wide range of periods and geographies from medieval to modern times and from local and Scottish history to European, American, and global perspectives. Research expertise in Scottish and British history, European history, slavery studies, gender history, and the history of war, intelligence, and genocide shapes a curriculum of genuine breadth and depth. The part-time mode makes the degree accessible to students who cannot commit to full-time study, whether because of employment, family, or other responsibilities.

The programme also includes a year abroad, giving you an international academic experience as part of your studies.

Graduates of History work across law, journalism, the civil service, public policy, education, heritage, museums, international organisations, and business, where the capacity to understand complex situations, evaluate evidence, and construct clear arguments is consistently valued. Many graduates continue to postgraduate study in history, public history, archival studies, law, or related fields, building specialist expertise for academic or professional careers. Glasgow's strong research environment and the breadth of its history programme make it an excellent place to develop the habits of mind that a history education fosters.