Rachel is a Master’s in History student. In this blog, Rachel addresses that tricky question…what should I do next?   For many M.A., MSc, and MScR students, the idea of what comes “next” is akin to the Sword of Damocles. It comes up in conversation with parents, peers, and professors and in those wakeful moments […]

Rachel is a Master’s in History student. In this blog, Rachel talks about the differences between undergraduate and postgraduate study, a normal day, and the best place for lunch! When applying to graduate school, there’s the burning question that arises: “How is graduate school different from undergraduate school? And, maybe more importantly, what do graduate […]

Kit is a third-year MA History student. In this blog, Kit discusses the courses they studied so far.   I started my MA in History at the University of Edinburgh in the autumn of 2021. I am now in my 3rd year (after having to take a one year interruption of study) and looking forward […]

What does it mean to be queer in Edinburgh? Ash is a fourth year History and Politics student, and student ambassador.   Ever since arriving at the university as a queer person, I have felt that there such a wide array of queer events, LGBTQ+ societies and groups in the city, but the amazing queer […]