History and Classics MA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Classics is the study of the languages, literature, history, art, and archaeology of ancient civilisations. It forms the perfect complement to history in this MA (Master of Arts) degree programme.

Knowledge and study of the ancient world were vitally important in later periods of history, and today it remains an important tool for historians of all periods, places, and themes.

History

Within this subject, we offer an exceptionally wide range of courses covering:
  • historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the contemporary world
  • geographical regions, including:
  1.     Britain and Europe
  2.     Asia
  3.     Africa
  4.     the Americas

Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
  • political history
  • cultural history
  • social history
  • economic history
  • intellectual history
  • gender history
  • global and transnational history

Classics

On the classics side of the programme, you will be able to study Latin language and literature, or ancient Greek language and literature.

Or you can choose to study one or more of the following:
  • ancient history
  • classical art and archaeology
  • classical literature in translation

Programme benefits
  • Study at one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff.
  • Classics at Edinburgh offers one of the widest choices of subjects and approaches of any university in the UK.
  • We are one of the largest groups of classics-focused academics in the UK, with around 30 members of staff covering a variety of research interests.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Classics is the study of the languages, literature, history, art, and archaeology of ancient civilisations. It forms the perfect complement to history in this MA (Master of Arts) degree programme.

Knowledge and study of the ancient world were vitally important in later periods of history, and today it remains an important tool for historians of all periods, places, and themes.

History

Within this subject, we offer an exceptionally wide range of courses covering:
  • historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the contemporary world
  • geographical regions, including:
  1.     Britain and Europe
  2.     Asia
  3.     Africa
  4.     the Americas

Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
  • political history
  • cultural history
  • social history
  • economic history
  • intellectual history
  • gender history
  • global and transnational history

Classics

On the classics side of the programme, you will be able to study Latin language and literature, or ancient Greek language and literature.

Or you can choose to study one or more of the following:
  • ancient history
  • classical art and archaeology
  • classical literature in translation

Programme benefits
  • Study at one of the UK’s largest and most international history departments, joining a vibrant culture of inquiry and debate led by our dedicated staff.
  • Classics at Edinburgh offers one of the widest choices of subjects and approaches of any university in the UK.
  • We are one of the largest groups of classics-focused academics in the UK, with around 30 members of staff covering a variety of research interests.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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