Integrated Masters - Master of Arts (Honours) - History and Philosophy

Studying history and philosophy together gives students a wide range of modules to choose from. University of Dundee teaches social, cultural, and political history from the early modern period through to the contemporary period, focusing in particular on the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India.

Students will use primary sources from the start, analyzing various kinds of historical evidence, including written and oral materials, maps, visual images, feature films, art, and music. They'll consider how the use of sources and media representation inform reconstructions of the past.

Philosophy explores our existence using critical thinking and argument. If students find themselves thinking about life's big issues, philosophy could be for them.

Dundee specializes in continental (European) philosophy and teach key texts from the European tradition. Students will look at how it is important to real-world concerns and contemporary issues by: