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MA (Hons) Latin at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MA (Hons) Latin involves the study of the Latin language and literature together with the history and culture of the Romans. Students have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy as part of the programme. Study abroad is available.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities  |  Department: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 years (full-time)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 build grammar and vocabulary and move to reading literary Latin (Latin 1A/1B, 2A/2B) alongside other subjects; Honours years include advanced Latin, a core travel course, a dissertation and options such as Rhetoric at Rome, The Roman Stage and Roman Art, with the option to start or continue Greek.

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Entry requirements

A-levels: ABB, with A-level English or Humanities. IB Diploma: 34 (6,5,5 HL), with HL English or HL Humanities with SL English at 6. Scottish Highers: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer. Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5. Offers will typically be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Mandatory subjects listed above may be considered at Grades AB or BA. Required subjects: Higher English at A; Higher Humanities at A. Applicants from Ghana: WAEC Senior School Certificate, minimum B grades, with English or Humanities; International A-level ABB, with A-level English or Humanities. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or TOEFL iBT 92 overall from 21 January 2026 tests with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in all subtests; or an equivalent accepted test). Application deadlines via UCAS: 13 January for UK applicants (15 October for Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge applicants) and 30 June for international students.

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Expected annual tuition rate for EU and international students, Arts and Social Sciences programmes band (2026/27 rate: £27,720). Excludes study-abroad, placement-year and ancillary charges. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (full-time)

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