Research course
Scottish Ethnology
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject.
We may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or experience.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Research and field collection in Scottish Ethnology encompass the following main areas:
- oral narrative
- song and instrumental music
- material culture
- social organisation
- custom and belief
- place-names.
Both oral and written sources are stressed and Scotland offers excellent opportunities for fieldwork in Scots and Gaelic.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc by research
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
All students also have access to the University's Postgraduate Skills Training courses.
Course contact details
- Name
- Graduate School Administrator
- llc.pgadmissions@ed.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 650 4114