
Ancient and Medieval History MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Ancient and Medieval History MA (Hons)
In MA (Master of Arts) Ancient and Medieval History you will take a combination of:
* Greek and Roman history courses in the classics department
* medieval history courses in the history department
Together these will give you a well-rounded experience, bridging the ancient and medieval European and Mediterranean worlds.
In history and classics, we have particular expertise in the history of Late Antiquity, Byzantium and the early medieval west. This means the two subjects are well integrated.
Programme benefits
In MA (Master of Arts) Ancient and Medieval History you will take a combination of:<br/><br/><br/>* Greek and Roman history courses in the classics department<br/><br/><br/>* medieval history courses in the history department<br/><br/><br/>Together these will give you a well-rounded experience, bridging the ancient and medieval European and Mediterranean worlds.<br/><br/>In history and classics, we have particular expertise in the history of Late Antiquity, Byzantium and the early medieval west. This means the two subjects are well integrated.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Study a joint degree that covers ancient and medieval history.<br/><br/><br/>* Classics at Edinburgh has one of the largest groups of classics-focused academics in the UK, with around 30 members of staff covering a variety of research interests.<br/><br/><br/>* History at Edinburgh is one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments.<br/><br/><br/>* You will be based in a Grade A-listed building in the heart of the city, giving you access to facilities which will be essential to your studies.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V190
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB 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 Programme
36
34
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.
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
AAA - ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |