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Master of Architectural Studies in History and Theory of the City

The Glasgow School of Art · Glasgow, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

This Master programme in History develops advanced skills in historical research, archival analysis, historiography, and critical writing. Students specialise in a chosen period, region, or thematic area. Graduates pursue careers as historians, archivists, educators, heritage professionals, and policy researchers.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
£26,420/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
£26,420/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-12-18
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-12-18
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
90
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Intake
January / September

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Taught Masters: good honours degree (usually 2:1 or equivalent) in relevant discipline + Digital Portfolio (PDF max 15 pages) + Portfolio Statement (500 words); interviews for most programmes. MRes/PhD: Research Proposal Form, 2 academic references on institutional headed paper (signed/dated within

Required documents

Completed online application form (direct to GSA); Degree transcripts and certificates; Digital Portfolio (PDF, max 15 pages); Portfolio Statement (max 500 words); References; English language test certificate (if required); Research Proposal Form + 1,000-word writing sample (research programmes); P

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-12-18

Non-EU students

2026-12-18

Programme overview

  • DegreeMA
  • Duration1 year
  • ECTS90
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Study formatOn Campus
  • PaceFull-time
  • CountryUnited Kingdom

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU£26,420—needs the fee

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