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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: VV14

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The study of classical civilisations' history and material culture is at the core of this programme.You will develop a range of disciplinary skills used by historians, archaeologists and art historians.The programme requires the careful interpretation of scant but complex written and material evidence to understand people who lived long ago but are highly significant to the modern world.You will study the Greek and Roman civilisations from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity and Byzantium.You will also have the opportunity to study other ancient peoples and civilisations such as:the Etruscansthe Persiansthe CarthaginiansYou will gain an understanding of Graeco-Roman society within its geographical context.You will analyse and evaluate a range of:textsworks of artartefactsarchaeological sitesother material evidenceYou will acquire practical, intellectual and theoretical skills that are highly valued by employers.You will also gain rigorous mental training in a range of disciplines, enabling you to demonstrate intellectual flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations and to learn new skills.

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Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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A level : ABB - AAA

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    12th out of 25 1

    10th out of 24 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    185 90%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    19th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.64 66%

    25th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    177 88%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    12th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    21st

    1

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