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History and Classics - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: VQ18

Course options

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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

Classics is the study of the languages, literature, history, art, and archaeology of ancient civilisations. It forms the perfect compliment to history in this MA (Master of Arts) degree programme.Knowledge and study of the ancient world was vitally important in later periods of history and today remains an important tool for historians of all periods, places, and themes.


History

Within this subject, we offer an exceptionally wide range of courses covering: historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the contemporary world geographical regions, including: Britain and Europe Asia Africa the AmericasOur history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including: political history cultural history social history economic history intellectual history gender history global and transnational history


Classics

On the classics side of the programme, you will be able to study Latin language and literature, or ancient Greek language and literature.Or you can choose to study one or more of the following: ancient history classical art and archaeology classical literature in translation


Programme benefits

Study at one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff. Classics at Edinburgh offers one of the widest choices of subjects and approaches of any university in the UK. We are one of the largest groups of classics-focused academics in the UK, with around 30 members of staff covering a variety of research interests.

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Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    12th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    186 92%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    15th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    89th

    2

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