Classics and Linguistics
The University of EdinburghClassics and Linguistics 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
72.82%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
In MA Classics and Linguistics, you will combine the study of:
* ancient Greek language and literature
* linguistics and linguistic theory with a focus on the English language
The study of Greek 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
* tragedy
* philosophy
* history
This will complement your studies in linguistics. You will have the opportunity to investigate linguistic structures in both a dead and a living language.
While the programme shares a common structure with MA Classics and English Language, from Year 2 there is a focus on linguistics courses.
Your final dissertation is taken in either classics or linguistics.
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
- English language, Classics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ