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Master of Classical Art and Archaeology

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Classical Art and Archaeology 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 Classical Art and Archaeology. 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 Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: The Basics and Beyond
  • Archaeological Illustration
  • Archaeology of 'Celtic' Europe: Communities and Interactions. It includes a dissertation or research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • A minimum US 3.25 GPA or its international equivalent
  • In a subject related to this programme
  • Preferably Classics
  • Classical Civilization
  • Ancient History or Classical Archaeology.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£33,600 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£44,427 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.