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Bachelor of Ancient History

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Ancient History offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Ancient History. Select and apply relevant analytical
Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

Further academic research
Law
Museum and art curation
Literary translation or analysis
Education
Public heritage
Tutors
Archivists
Writers
Editors

Curriculum

One-year full-time programme. There is one required training course in classical research methods and skills that runs across the two teaching semesters (20 credits). Courses named on the page include Skills and Methods in Classics. Options include Elementary Latin (PG) 1
Elementary Greek (PG) 1
Elementary Latin (PG) 2. It includes a dissertation or research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6
A levels from AAA to ABB
IB 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£41,927 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Department	Humanities and Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.