UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV14

Classical Archaeology and Ancient History

Name: Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
Price: 29600 GBP
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£29,600Per Year (Intl)

£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary

85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) Classical Archaeology and Ancient History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. At the core of MA (Master of Arts) Classical Archaeology and Ancient History is the study of classical civilisations' history and material culture. The programme requires the careful interpretation of a limited amount of complex written and material evidence to understand ancient civilisations and their continued importance in the modern era. You will develop a range of disciplinary skills used by historians, archaeologists and art historians. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Greek History and Society

Roman History and the Mediterranean World

Classical Archaeology and Material Culture

Greek Art and Architecture

Roman Art and Visual Culture

Epigraphy and Ancient Written Sources

Archaeological Excavation and Field Methods

Late Antiquity and the Byzantine Transition

UCAS Code:VV14

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

AAA - ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

36 - 34 points

from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,500	£26,000	£32,000
3 years	£20,000	£26,000	£32,000
5 years	£25,000	£32,000	£43,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary

This course

£26,000

UK average

£26,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary

This course

£32,000

UK average

£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

73%

Overall

Teaching on my course

85%

Learning opportunities

68%

Assessment and feedback

46%

Academic support

95%

Organisation and management

75%

Learning resources

88%

Student voice

57%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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