In MA Ancient History and Latin, you will combine the study of the history of the Graeco-Roman world with the study of the Latin language.
The programme is of particular educational value in that it develops:
* the disciplinary skills of the historian
* linguistic knowledge
* your ability to interpret literature
The study of Latin will give you access to one of the worlds great literatures. You will read foundational texts of the western tradition in their original language, including:
* epics
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In MA Ancient History and Latin, you will combine the study of the history of the Graeco-Roman world with the study of the Latin language.<br/><br/>The programme is of particular educational value in that it develops:<br/><br/><br/>* the disciplinary skills of the historian<br/><br/><br/>* linguistic knowledge<br/><br/><br/>* your ability to interpret literature <br/><br/><br/>The study of Latin will give you access to one of the worlds great literatures. You will read foundational texts of the western tradition in their original language, including:<br/><br/><br/>* epics<br/><br/><br/>* love poetry<br/><br/><br/>* oratory<br/><br/><br/>* history<br/><br/><br/>The ability to read texts in Latin 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/>
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VQ16
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,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.
36
36 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A,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 |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |