Ancient History and Latin
The University of EdinburghAncient History and Latin MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 73% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.
A-Level Entry
AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
73.08%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
In MA Ancient History and Latin, you will combine the study of the history of the Graeco-Roman world with the study of the Latin language.
The programme is of particular educational value in that it develops:
* the disciplinary skills of the historian
* linguistic knowledge
* your ability to interpret literature
The study of Latin will give you access to one of the world's great literatures. You will read foundational texts of the western tradition in their original language, including:
* epics
* love poetry
* oratory
* history
The ability to read texts in Latin will also enrich and deepen your study of ancient history.
You will have the opportunity to:
* Study the Greek and Roman civilisations from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity and Byzantium.
* Take courses on other ancient peoples and civilisations such as the Etruscans, the Persians and the Carthaginians.
Entry Requirements
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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