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Bachelor of History and History of Art

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time Master of Arts (Honours) degree in History and History of Art taught 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

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in History and History of Art. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

Journalism
Museum and heritage work
The diplomatic service
Education
The media
Politics and the civil service
Museum and heritage
Law
Business and finance

Curriculum

Four-year full-time honours degree. In Year 1
You will take survey courses. These courses emphasise processes and patterns within broad chronological and geographical frameworks and introduce you to fundamental historical skills. A study-abroad period is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers AABB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6
A levels from A*A*A to AAB
IB from 37 points with 666 at HL to 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.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters
Portfolio.

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	Arts and Design
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.