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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q600
Latin Studies
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MA (Hons) Latin Studies 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. In MA (Master of Arts) Latin Studies, you will study Latin language and literature, along with courses that place Latin in its wider context. Latin was the language of the most powerful and durable empire of the classical world. It remained the principal language of scholarship, record and literature in western Europe for more than 1,000 years. 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 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Latin Language and Grammar
Roman Literature: Republic and Early Empire
Late Antique and Medieval Latin Texts
Roman History and Society
Classical Rhetoric and Oratory
Roman Religion and Mythology
Latin Prose Composition and Translation
Literature and Culture of Ancient Rome
UCAS Code:Q600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
72%Assessment and feedback
57%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
71%Learning resources
85%Student voice
65%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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