48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
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:
Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
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:
Programme benefits
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:
- Britain and Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- 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:
Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
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:
Programme benefits
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:
- Britain and Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- 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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