Course summary

What is special about this course? Change your future by examining the past, on our MLitt Early Modern European Studies. Place yourself at the forefront of early modern research 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 the Renaissance and Early Modern Research Alliance (REMRA), as you explore this fascinating period of history and develop an overarching understanding of the European early modern period, while allowing for your own individual specialisation and interest. 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