MA (Hons) Ancient History at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Ancient history at Glasgow covers the history and culture of Greece, Rome and the wider Mediterranean between the 8th century BC and the 5th century AD, with the opportunity to learn Latin and ancient Greek. Students can visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers classical Athens and Augustan Rome (Classical Civilisation 1A and 1B) and Year 2 the Hellenistic world and the Roman Empire. Honours years offer options such as Ancient Medicine, Ancient Warfare, Athenian Democracy and Ancient Technology, a core travel course and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduate Outcomes data shows 93.3% of university graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB including A-level English or Humanities. IB Diploma: 34 (6,5,5 at Higher Level) including HL English or HL Humanities with SL English at 6. Scottish Highers: minimum BBBB from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer, with offers typically made at AAAAB by the end of S6 (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher); Higher English at A and Higher Humanities at A (AB or BA may be considered). Adjusted offers for Access Glasgow (widening participation) applicants: MD20 BBBB, MD40 AABB, with Higher English and Humanities at A/B, subject to successful completion of Top-Up or a Summer School. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests). UCAS deadlines: 15 October (Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Oxford or Cambridge), 13 January for other UK applicants, 30 June for international students.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Standard fee for students from Scotland (home status), payable by SAAS where eligible Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Arts and Social Sciences band of the published international (EU and international) tuition fee table; new entrants; programme assigned to this band by its college Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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