UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LV21

History and Politics

Name: History and Politics
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

84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (Hons) History and Politics at The University of Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. One of our most popular combined programmes, MA (Master of Arts) History and Politics provides the opportunity to link two key disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. This programme will help you develop 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 the ideal place to study this programme. 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 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 92% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Historical Methodology and Sources

Political Theory and Ideologies

British Political History

Modern European History

Comparative Political Systems

Politics of Nation and State

Historical Research Project

Contemporary Politics and Policy

UCAS Code:LV21

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

65%Working

10%Studying

15%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

70%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

76%

Overall

Teaching on my course

84%

Learning opportunities

76%

Assessment and feedback

56%

Academic support

88%

Organisation and management

72%

Learning resources

88%

Student voice

66%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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