MSc Classics in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 28,800
(c. USD38,481.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This program offers you the chance to explore particular eras and geographic areas of classical civilization. You'll examine the literary value of ancient works while enhancing your proficiency in Greek and Latin languages.

Leveraging the varied expertise of our faculty (over 30 specialists in this field), the curriculum offers considerable flexibility, enabling you to pursue either a focused specialization or a broader interdisciplinary route.

Our department boasts experts in core aspects of Greek and Latin literature, philosophy, ancient history, and classical art and archaeology. We also maintain a comprehensive perspective on the field, with specialists in late antiquity and the history of classical reception.

You'll have opportunities to attend lectures by renowned scholars through our weekly classics research seminar series and present your own findings at graduate seminars alongside fellow students.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, preferably Classics, Classical Civilization, Ancient History or Classical Archaeology.

We will also consider an honours degree in another subject if your personal statement demonstrates how you are equipped to undertake the programme. Previous study of Ancient Greek or Latin is not required, but sufficient expertise in some of the areas covered in this degree is required to show that you will be able to succeed in your chosen course options.
IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Tuition GBP 28,800

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