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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
At Edinburgh, our history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths.
Our range of coursesWe 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, and the AmericasOur 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
Study in a historic cityEdinburgh provides an ideal environment to study history. We are situated in the heart of the historic city centre, a short walk away from the castle and the winding streets of the medieval Old Town.The University has excellent resources for the study of history, including access to unique archival sources within the Library's Special Collections. Historians also benefit from the research materials afforded by the great collections based in the city, including the: * National Library* National Records * National Galleries * National Museum of Scotland
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAB 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.
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. 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.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£28,000 per year
Students from EU
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£28,000 per year
Students from International
£28000 Per year
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