Late Antique, Islamic and Byzantine Studies

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year History

About this course

The end of classical antiquity in the Mediterranean and the Middle East witnessed the formation of polities, institutions and ideologies which define and continue to influence our world to the present day.

By combining a diverse, yet related range of research interests, this programme offers an exceptional selection of linguistic and disciplinary expertise in the study of the late antique, Islamic and Byzantine worlds.

Through this programme, you will engage with:

  • archaeology

  • art history

  • history

  • languages and literatures

  • auxiliary disciplines such as palaeography, numismatics, and sigillography

    You will also be trained in the following source languages:

  • Greek

  • Latin

  • Arabic

  • and/or Hebrew

    This programme provides you with excellent preparation for graduate research in historical, archaeological, literary or art-historical topics. You will focus on the Mediterranean and western Asia from late antiquity into the early middle ages as well as on the entire span of Byzantine history.

    You will have access to the expertise of academics who are all passionate about their area of study. Drawn from several schools across the University and brought together in the Centre for Late Antique, Islamic and Byzantine Studies, the team comprises specialists in the various branches of late antique, Islamic and Byzantine studies.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Edinburgh

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Edinburgh

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    3531 Brokers
    2471 Librarians
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Edinburgh
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    History