MA (Hons) Ancient History and Latin 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. USD35,318.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The MA in Ancient History and Latin program allows you to explore both the historical aspects of the Greco-Roman world and the Latin language simultaneously.

This program offers exceptional educational benefits by cultivating:

essential historical research skills
language proficiency
literary analysis capabilities
Studying Latin opens doors to one of humanity's most significant literary traditions. You'll engage directly with seminal Western texts in their original form, such as:

epic poems
romantic verse
rhetorical works
historical accounts
Proficiency in Latin will significantly enhance your understanding and appreciation of ancient history.

The program provides opportunities to:

Examine Greek and Roman civilizations from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity and Byzantine periods.
Explore courses on other ancient cultures including 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 master new challenges and acquire fresh skills.


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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