Divinity and Classics MA (Hons)
University of Edinburgh
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Introducing MA Divinity and ClassicsDivinity and classics overlap in many significant and substantial ways, both with regard to the historical period covered and to the Greek and Latin heritage of Christianity in Europe and North Africa.By the time you graduate from this programme, you will have expertise in handling the complex and diverse approaches to reading classical cultures. You will also be skilled in assessing their continued contributions to contemporary society.How will I learn?You ...Read more

Introducing MA Divinity and Classics

Divinity and classics overlap in many significant and substantial ways, both with regard to the historical period covered and to the Greek and Latin heritage of Christianity in Europe and North Africa.

By the time you graduate from this programme, you will have expertise in handling the complex and diverse approaches to reading classical cultures. You will also be skilled in assessing their continued contributions to contemporary society.

How will I learn?

You will be taught through a mix of:

  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • seminars
  • digital learning

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed in a variety of ways. These include:

  • examinations
  • coursework
  • participation in seminars
  • presentation of your work
  • an honours dissertation

Career opportunities

Our graduates acquire transferable skills that can be applied to careers in a wide range of areas such as:

  • finance
  • management
  • banking
  • the civil service
  • the voluntary sector
  • human resources

This programme can also serve as the basis for further study at postgraduate level in both classics and theology and religious studies.

Key stats

Classics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
Classics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Classics graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Classics graduate salary
£20,000
Theology and Religious Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Theology and Religious Studies graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Theology and Religious Studies graduate salary
£21,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.

34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.

Popular A-level subjects

Classics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
49%
Classical Studies
46%
History
46%
Classical languages
36%
Mathematics
18%
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Theology and Religious Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Religious Studies & Theology
90%
English Literature
49%
History
43%
Geography
14%
Mathematics
11%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£28,000 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£28,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£28000 Per year

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