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Bachelor of Ancient and Medieval History

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time Master of Arts (Honours) degree in Ancient and Medieval History 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 Ancient and Medieval History. 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
Museums
Teaching
Academia
Accountancy
Finance
Publishing
The armed forces
The legal profession
The civil service

Curriculum

Four-year full-time honours degree. Take survey courses on the history and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds. A third of your final year of study will consist of writing a dissertation on an aspect of ancient or medieval history of your choice. A study-abroad period is available.

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.