Ancient History MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.
A-Level Entry
AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
In MA Ancient History you will study the history of ancient Greece and Rome.
You will also be able to study other ancient civilisations that came into contact with the Greeks and Romans, such as:
* Judaea
* Persia
* the Byzantine empire
The programme will enable you to contextualise Graeco-Roman history within its wider Mediterranean context. This includes:
* religious history
* social history
* economic history
* political history
* cultural history
You will work with sources ranging from great historical writers such as Herodotus and Tacitus to inscriptions and papyri, and the results of archaeological excavation.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Classics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ