Ancient and Medieval History Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Ancient and Medieval History Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
In this MA (Master of Arts) Ancient and Medieval History you will take a combination of:
* courses in ancient Greek and Roman history – as well as in late antique and Byzantine history, if you like – in the Classics department
* courses in medieval history – from Britain and Ireland, potentially all the way to the medieval Indian Ocean and Mongol worlds, depending on your interests – in the History department
Together, these will give you a well-rounded experience, bridging the ancient and medieval European and Mediterranean worlds, and offering you a rich...
In this MA (Master of Arts) Ancient and Medieval History you will take a combination of:
* courses in ancient Greek and Roman history – as well as in late antique and Byzantine history, if you like – in the Classics department
* courses in medieval history – from Britain and Ireland, potentially all the way to the medieval Indian Ocean and Mongol worlds, depending on your interests – in the History department
Together, these will give you a well-rounded experience, bridging the ancient and medieval European and Mediterranean worlds, and offering you a rich global perspective.
The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is home to one of the world’s largest clusters of academics teaching and researching the ancient and medieval worlds and comes with particular expertise in late antiquity, Byzantium and the early medieval west. This means that the two parts of the degree programme are particularly well integrated, in fact forming a seamless whole. Moreover, expertise in medieval Islamic history is available in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
Programme benefits
* Study a joint degree that covers ancient and medieval history.
* Edinburgh has one of the largest Classics departments in the UK, with around 30 members of staff from over 10 countries and covering a variety of research interests.
* History at Edinburgh is one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments.
* 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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A14-H15
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6 (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). 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
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £31,100 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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