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PostgraduateMSc

Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics)

The University of Edinburgh
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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Edinburgh, the ‘Athens of the North’, is one of the leading centres for the study of the ancient world in all its aspects, and our MSc in Ancient History offers one of the broadest disciplinary approaches anywhere in the UK and beyond. The programme covers all aspects of ancient Greek and Roman history. Our particular strengths lie in the legal, institutional, social, cultural and economic history of the Greek and Roman worlds, as well as in political theory and practice, Hellenistic history, and late antique history. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Greek History and Society
Roman Imperial History and Institutions
Greek and Latin Literature in Context
Classical Archaeology and Material Culture
Legal and Political Theory in Antiquity
Ancient Near East and Hellenistic Worlds
Research Methods in Classical Studies
Dissertation in Ancient Worlds
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

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85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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