History and Politics
The University of EdinburghHistory and Politics MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 72% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is A*AA.
A-Level Entry
A*AA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
72.13%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
One of our most popular combined programmes, MA History and Politics provides the opportunity to link two key disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
This programme will give you the chance to acquire a detailed understanding of history and political science. It is a good choice if you are interested in:
* adding theoretical understanding to your interests in political history
* providing historical context to your studies in political science
* combining two important subjects
Edinburgh is an ideal place to study this programme. In addition to the superb resources of the University, the city has a range of political and governmental institutions including the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government.
The National Records of Scotland also contains a major collection of material relating to the government of Scotland since the medieval period.
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
- History, Politics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £26,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ