In MA Ancient History you will study the history of ancient Greece and Rome.
You will also be able to study other ancient civilisations that came into contact with the Greeks and Romans, such as:
* Judaea
* Persia
* the Byzantine empire
The programme will enable you to contextualise Graeco-Roman history within its wider Mediterranean context. This includes:
* religious history
* social history
* economic history
* political history
* cu...
In MA Ancient History you will study the history of ancient Greece and Rome.<br/><br/>You will also be able to study other ancient civilisations that came into contact with the Greeks and Romans, such as:<br/><br/><br/>* Judaea <br/><br/><br/>* Persia <br/><br/><br/>* the Byzantine empire <br/><br/><br/>The programme will enable you to contextualise Graeco-Roman history within its wider Mediterranean context. This includes:<br/><br/><br/>* religious history <br/><br/><br/>* social history <br/><br/><br/>* economic history <br/><br/><br/>* political history <br/><br/><br/>* cultural history<br/><br/><br/>You will work with sources ranging from great historical writers such as Herodotus and Tacitus to inscriptions and papyri, and the results of archaeological excavation.
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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
V110
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 |