MSC Contemporary History
at University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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MSC Contemporary History
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University of Edinburgh
Overview

The The University of Edinburgh is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting MSC Contemporary History from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 1 year. The MSC Contemporary History program is considered part of the top ranked courses in UK. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for MSC Contemporary History at The University of Edinburgh is around Pound 30,500 (INR 3,943,650). Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc.

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹38.36 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MSC Contemporary History

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MSC Contemporary History
at
University of Edinburgh
Fees

The first-year tuition fee for the MSC Contemporary History at the The University of Edinburgh is Pound 30,500 (INR 3,943,650). Moreover, the fee structure for the MSC Contemporary History comprises the first-year tuition fees, supplement charges, facility requirements, and other additional charges offered by the The University of Edinburgh.

Apart from the tuition cost and university charges, students should also keep in mind the extra expenses to stay at the university or any nearby accommodation. They are required to manage the finances for various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses, which can vary as per the individual.

Check the detailed information on the The University of Edinburgh MSC Contemporary History on the fee breakup, from the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 38,36,374

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 125.78276 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 20ᵗʰ March 2025

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MSC Contemporary History
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University of Edinburgh
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Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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MSC Contemporary History
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University of Edinburgh
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#11	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#27	Politics QS, 2026
#29	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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The University of Edinburgh
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

32% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Liberal

Internships3.4

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.9

Quality of faculty4.6

Student Life4.7

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.8

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration3.3

Priyanka Chandrasekaran Verified Icon

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

4.1

Fun, adventurous and beautiful memory

Tips: Research more on the subject they want to take. Subjects like business analytics and FINTECH seem to have more challenging courses than general management. Student life was amazing, we have so many resources and clubs to expose ourselves to. I got a 5k scholarship under India Merit, but they have increased the CGPA requirement for it.

Likes (Safety): Edinburgh is a very safe place. We can travel at night since there are buses running around the city 24/7. There is a lot of social life in and around the city, so for students it's such a lovely place to explore. And since it's in Scotland, it's a beautiful country to travel in as well.

Dislikes (Value for money): I personally think it was quite expensive. They could have added more lectures for 30k GBP. It didn't really challenge me for the management course. But the other courses were quite harder and worth the money. For management, it touched on several subjects, but there was not much depth like I wanted.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Climate Change Finance and Investment - Batch of 2025

4.4

Edi is a great time with the best people

Tips: There are a lot of societies and groups you can join, so it doesn't feel alienating. Scholarship options from the university are limited, but I received the India Merit Scholarship. I am happy with the university, the course could have been better, and the country was amazing.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2026Read more

Aaditya Bajpai Verified Icon

LLM in Law - Batch of 2026

5.0

Why I Loved Edinburgh - The City and the University

Tips: 1. There was a cultural shift. Be very careful about the Scottish Kilts. Don't call it a skirt. Don't touch their kilts. 2. No, I did not. 3. Extremely satisfied and happy. The country welcomes you like home. You will have a hard time leaving if you decide to do so.

Likes (Indian Food): 1. There are numerous student rooms and libraries for us to study. My favourites were the New School and Old School libraries. 2. A lot of festivals, like Hogmanay, the Fringe and Bagpiper events, theatre, and musicals. 3. There are more than 200.

Dislikes (Internships): 1. Highly Accessible. You can schedule sessions with them. 2. The best thing was that it was more question-based rather than just theory. 3. Extremely diverse. Professors came from almost every part of the world, from Nigeria to China to India to the Middle East.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2550

Prepping time for classes13 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30450

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2026Read more

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MSc Global Mental Health and Society - Batch of 2024

4.0

Academically rewarding and personally transformative milestone.

Tips: The biggest thing you need to realize before coming to Edinburgh is that the academic style here is a massive shift from what you're probably used to. The uni expects you to be completely independent and steer your own learning, which is exciting but definitely a bit of a shock to the system at first. You're fully accountable for your own schedule. On the plus side, the campus vibe is incredibly welcoming, and you’re surrounded by people from all over the world, which makes the whole culture shock way easier to handle. Financially, I managed to lock down the £5,000 India Merit Scholarship after they reviewed my grades, which was a massive help. Honestly, the student support systems here are a total lifesaver when you're feeling overwhelmed. But if I have to give one honest piece of advice to anyone thinking about applying: do your homework on the costs. You really need to sit down, weigh your options, and crunch the numbers on the ROI before committing to the move, because studying in the UK right now is a huge financial investment.

Likes (Part time work): I gave part-time work a 5 because honestly, Edinburgh is packed with jobs whether you want to work on campus or out in the city. The university itself is always hiring students for random gigs like being an RA in the halls, doing admin help, or working campus events. If you look off-campus, there's an endless supply of bar work, cafe shifts, and retail jobs up and down the Royal Mile and the rest of the city. The best part is that the university jobs are incredibly flexible with your timetable, so you don't have to ruin your grades just to make rent. You usually make anywhere from £12.60 to £15 an hour, which is decent cash. As long as you aren't blowing your money every weekend, that hourly rate is more than enough to cover your day-to-day living costs and keep you afloat here.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I gave the settlement options a 2 because honestly, trying to figure out a long-term path to stay in the UK right now is an absolute minefield. Don't get me wrong, studying up here at Edinburgh gives you a world-class education and the career prospects look great on paper, but actually moving from a student visa to permanent residency is a massive uphill battle. The whole process is completely gatekept by employer sponsorship, and with the government aggressively changing the Post-Study Work (PSW) rules and hiking up the salary thresholds for the 2026 intake, the goalposts keep moving. It’s just pure stress—especially if your industry is one of those fields where companies almost never sponsor visas. When you mix a highly competitive job market with constant immigration policy shifts—all while having a massive education loan hanging over your head that you need to pay back—the uncertainty is just exhausting.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1425

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Business Analytics - Batch of 2025

4.3

One of the most diverse and beautiful universities in all of UK. Exquisite Location and good ranking

Tips: The University of Edinburgh is very academic and research-focused. A lot of the practical part of the studies is self-learning. The university is very diverse and helps you create a huge international network. They have a dedicated India Merit Scholarship for students from India, where they grant you £5000 if you have a 9.0+ CGPA.

Likes (Part time work): Edinburgh has plenty of part-time jobs both on and off campus. The city is dominated by students, so there are a lot of retail jobs available. The university’s ambassador program is also an interesting way to make some extra money. UK allows students to work 20 hours a week during studies.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The UK job market has been complicated lately with constant changes to the immigration rules. The market has been improving but at a slower than expected pace. Getting a job on the graduate visa is not a problem but converting that into sponsorship gets difficult but not impossible.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1325

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026Read more

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MSC Contemporary History
at
University of Edinburgh
Highlights

The second half of the twentieth century was witness to many of the developments that have shaped our contemporary world, from the crystallisation of the Cold War to the decolonisations that swept across Asia, Africa and the Caribbean