
Classical Studies MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Classical Studies MA (Hons)
In MA (Master of Arts) Classical Studies, you will study the classical world through its:
* history
* archaeology
* literature
It is possible, but not required, to also take ancient Greek or Latin as part of the programme.
The study of the classical world in this multidisciplinary manner will allow you to gain a rounded view of the origins of European civilisation through the combination of philological, historical and archaeological inquiry.
The evidence for the Graeco-Roman world is richly varied. You will b...
In MA (Master of Arts) Classical Studies, you will study the classical world through its:<br/><br/><br/>* history<br/><br/><br/>* archaeology<br/><br/><br/>* literature<br/><br/><br/>It is possible, but not required, to also take ancient Greek or Latin as part of the programme.<br/><br/>The study of the classical world in this multidisciplinary manner will allow you to gain a rounded view of the origins of European civilisation through the combination of philological, historical and archaeological inquiry.<br/><br/>The evidence for the Graeco-Roman world is richly varied. You will be able to explore this fascinating world from several different disciplinary angles and build up a comprehensive view of the Greek and Roman civilisations.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Study from several different disciplinary angles and build up a comprehensive view of the Greek and Roman civilisations.<br/><br/><br/>* Classics at Edinburgh offers one of the widest choices of subjects and approaches of any university in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>* We are 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/>
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
Q810
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 |