UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V100

History

Name: History
Price: 29600 GBP
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£29,600Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) 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. History at Edinburgh is one of the largest and most diverse departments of its kind in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. MA (Master of Arts) History is a programme that reflects these strengths. 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 94% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medieval Britain and Europe

Early Modern Social and Cultural History

Modern Political History and Ideology

Asian and Global History

African and Atlantic World History

British Economic and Social Change

Gender and Power in Historical Perspective

Research Methods and Historical Dissertation

UCAS Code:V100

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A - AAB

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

International Baccalaureate

37 - 34 points

from 37 points with 666 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	£25,000	£30,000	£33,000
3 years	£22,000	£28,000	£33,500
5 years	£26,500	£34,500	£45,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — 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

£28,000

UK average

£27,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary

This course

£34,500

UK average

£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working

15%Studying

15%Work & Study

65%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

77%

Overall

Teaching on my course

88%

Learning opportunities

72%

Assessment and feedback

64%

Academic support

88%

Organisation and management

79%

Learning resources

86%

Student voice

64%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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