MA (Hons) Ancient History in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 26,500
(c. USD35,460.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The MA Ancient History program explores the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.

Students can also examine other ancient societies that interacted with Greek and Roman cultures, including:

Judaea
Persia
the Byzantine Empire
This program helps students understand Greco-Roman history within the broader Mediterranean framework, covering:

religious developments
social structures
economic systems
political institutions
cultural achievements
The curriculum utilizes diverse sources, from renowned historians like Herodotus and Tacitus to archaeological findings, inscriptions, and papyri.

Participants develop practical, analytical, and theoretical competencies prized in professional settings.

The program provides comprehensive intellectual training across multiple disciplines, fostering adaptability and the capacity to master new skills.

Career opportunities for graduates
Alumni pursue diverse professional paths, such as:

media careers
museum positions
education
research
financial services
technology
editorial work
military service
legal careers
government roles


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:

SQA Highers: AAAB-ABBB by end of S5 or AAAA-AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAB - ABB.
IB: 36 points with 665 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:

SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Tuition GBP 26,500

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