History and Politics 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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SEP-25

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One of our most popular combined programmes, MA History and Politics provides the opportunity to link two key disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. This programme will give you the chance to acquire a detailed understanding of history and political science. It is a good choice if you are interested in: * adding theoretical understanding to your interests in political history * providing historical context to your studies in political science * combining two important subjects ...Read more

One of our most popular combined programmes, MA History and Politics provides the opportunity to link two key disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. This programme will give you the chance to acquire a detailed understanding of history and political science. It is a good choice if you are interested in: * adding theoretical understanding to your interests in political history * providing historical context to your studies in political science * combining two important subjects Edinburgh is an ideal place to study this programme. In addition to the superb resources of the University, the city has a range of political and governmental institutions including the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government. The National Records of Scotland also contains a major collection of material relating to the government of Scotland since the medieval period.

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History
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
History
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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
History graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK History graduate salary
£20,000
Politics
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£22,000
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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

39 Grades / Points required

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

AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.

39 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.

Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
60%
Government & Politics
51%
Economics
33%
Mathematics
31%
English Literature
28%
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History

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

History
64%
English Literature
41%
Mathematics
19%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
Psychology
15%
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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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£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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Students from International

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£28000 Per year

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