Ancient History/Politics

University of Glasgow

Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years HistoryPolitics

Ancient History/Politics MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Glasgow, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. 77% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing.

Student Satisfaction

77.43%

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Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

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About this course

Ancient History involves the study of the history and culture of Greece, Rome and the wider Mediterranean between the 8th century B.C. and the 5th century A.D, with the opportunity to learn Latin and ancient Greek if you wish. You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme
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Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states. You will study a wide variety of topics within the discipline of politics including courses in international relations, political theory and British politics taught by leading researchers in the field.

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, Politics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000