48 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in Scotland, United Kingdom
Gaelic Studies
The Gaelic Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is leading research and teaching in Gaelic literature, society and culture.
Coastal and Maritime Societies and Cultures
This Coastal and Maritime Societies and Cultures MLitt degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) explores these environments from an interdisciplinary perspective.
International Incorporated Masters in MSc International Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management
The International Incorporated Masters in MSc International Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management from Edinburgh Napier University International College gives students a deeper understanding in preparation for their chosen postgraduate degree.

Housing Studies (with internship)
Start your career in housing with our Chartered Institute of Housing accredited Masters/PgDip Housing Studies (with internship) from University of Stirling. Gain the in-demand skills employers are looking for, by getting real-world experience on our included professional internship.

Ancient Cultures
The Ancient Cultures programme of the University of Glasgow offers you the opportunity to explore the ancient world from a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective from the Near-East to North-Western Europe. It is based in Classics, with the participation of Archaeology, Egyptology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies.
Ethnology and Folklore
Unleash your creativity with the MLitt in Ethnology & Folklore at the University of Aberdeen. Delve into the vibrant vernacular culture through stories, music, traditions, and more. This programme offers a comprehensive exploration of Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology, focusing on Scottish culture and traditions. Engage in fieldwork, a radio and film project, and digital field recording.
Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies and French (5 years)
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and French is an excellent subject combination, setting the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples within a deeper European historical and contemporary context through study of the French language, history and culture.

Global Cultural Enterprise
Immerse yourself in the ideas, practices, and possibilities that shape today’s global cultural landscape. Our Global Cultural Enterprise MSc places you at the forefront of our understanding of how creative work is produced, distributed, and experienced across diverse local and international contexts.
Comparative Literature and Culture and Spanish and Latin American Studies (5 years)
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.

Education in Museums and Heritage
This Education in Museums and Heritage course from University of Glasgow is a uniquely innovative and multidisciplinary programme that equips the next generation of museum and heritage professionals with the ability to engage with the various contexts (cultural, economic, political) that they will encounter and which are needed for the 21st Century.

Heritage
This Heritage MSc course from University of Stirling provides you with a state-of-the-art, critically informed, interdisciplinary education in heritage and its place in society, including its conservation and management.
Viking Studies
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers a degree in Viking Studies. The Vikings have been incredibly influential in world history and culture. The Institute for Northern Studies' team will be using their recognised expertise in this area to create this unique and exciting course on offer to students all over the world and to re-evaluate the Vikings; past, present, and future.
Comparative Literature and Culture with Gaelic
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and culture.

Scottish History
The Scottish History programme of the University of Glasgow offers courses in social, political, religious, military and cultural history of Scotland from the medieval period through to the 20th century. The course focuses on Gaelic Scotland, Scotland’s place in the British Isles and Europe, and on urban Scotland.
Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management
From TV and advertising to social media and film, images form a part of our everyday lives. The Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management programme of the University of Aberdeen develops your critical skills to both sort through and contextualise the images surrounding us. This programme offers hands-on, real-life experience to prepare you for future study or work in the world of images.
Comparative Literature and Culture with Spanish and Latin American Studies
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.
Island Studies
This masters programme is the only dedicated postgraduate degree in Island Studies in Scotland. It focuses on the study of islands and their communities, both in Scotland and internationally. Delivered by the Institute for Northern Studies, the MLitt Island Studies at The University of the Highlands and Islands gives you the opportunity to explore the islands of the world.

Spanish
Through the GradDip in Spanish at the University of Dundee you will study the Spanish language and culture to gain an additional language teaching qualification, or simply for personal interest.

Media, Culture and Society
The Media, Culture and Society programme from University of Glasgow explores how media interacts with and shapes contemporary culture and society. It offers unique interdisciplinary study combining social sciences and arts approaches in the vibrant cultural and media hub of Glasgow.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
With its unique history and resources reaching back to the times of the university's founder Bishop William Elphinstone (1431-1514), the Medieval and Early Modern Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is offered as an interdisciplinary degree to students interested in Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern Europe.