MA (Hons) Ancient History and Greek 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. USD35,533.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The MA in Ancient History and Greek program allows you to explore the history of the Graeco-Roman world while mastering the ancient Greek language.

This program offers exceptional educational benefits by cultivating historical research skills alongside:

language proficiency
literary analysis
Studying Greek opens doors to one of humanity's most significant literary traditions. You'll experience foundational Western texts (including epic poetry, drama, philosophy, and historical works) in their original form.

Reading Greek texts will also enhance your understanding of ancient historical studies.

The program provides opportunities to:

Examine Greek and Roman civilizations from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity and Byzantium.
Explore courses on other ancient cultures like the Etruscans, Persians, and Carthaginians.
Develop practical, analytical, and theoretical competencies that employers highly seek.

You'll receive comprehensive intellectual training across multiple disciplines, fostering adaptability and the capacity to acquire new skills in diverse situations.


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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