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History and Politics - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: LV21

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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

One of our most popular combined programmes, History and Politics provides the opportunity to link two key disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Whether you are interested in adding theoretical understanding to your interests in political history, providing historical context to your studies in political science or merely interested in combining two important subjects this programme will give you the chance to acquire a detailed understanding of history and political science. Edinburgh is an ideal location for this programme. As well as the superb resources of the University the city has a range of political and governmental institutions including the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government. The National Archives of Scotland contains a major collection of material relating to the government of Scotland since the medieval period.

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Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : A*A*A - AAB

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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

    History

    18th out of 90 1

    12th out of 74 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    187 92%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    20th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 71%

    87th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    193 89%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.74 68%

    72nd

    2

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