In MA Ancient History and Greek, you will combine the study of the history of the Graeco-Roman world with the study of the ancient Greek language.
The programme is of particular educational value in that it develops the disciplinary skills of the historian with:
* linguistic knowledge
* interpretation of literature
The study of Greek will give you access to some of the world’s greatest literature. You will read foundational texts of the western tradition (such as epic, tragedy, philosophy and history) in their original language.
In MA Ancient History and Greek, you will combine the study of the history of the Graeco-Roman world with the study of the ancient Greek language.<br/>The programme is of particular educational value in that it develops the disciplinary skills of the historian with: <br/><br/><br/>* linguistic knowledge<br/><br/><br/>* interpretation of literature<br/><br/><br/>The study of Greek will give you access to some of the world’s greatest literature. You will read foundational texts of the western tradition (such as epic, tragedy, philosophy and history) in their original language.<br/><br/>The ability to read texts in Greek will also enrich and deepen your study of ancient history.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to:<br/><br/><br/>* Study the Greek and Roman civilisations from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity and Byzantium. <br/><br/><br/>* Take courses on other ancient peoples and civilisations such as the Etruscans, the Persians and the Carthaginians.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VQ17
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B AABB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 36 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5. A levelA,A,B AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |