Overview

Within the Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) from The University of Edinburgh you will be taught online through our virtual learning environment, and will have access to extensive digital resources and support services.

The programme has been developed specifically for students who wish to further their study in Archaeology, Classics or a combination of both. It brings researchers together to exchange ideas and to offer a range of thematic, as well as regionally specific courses.

Our highly experienced staff, with a wide range of specialisms and expertise, will help you choose a relevant subject for your dissertation, and enhance your skills in independent research and critical analysis.

The programme is structured to enable you to fit your studies around other commitments, develop your own specialised interests, whilst having the flexibility to study in a way that works for you.

Career opportunities

Our students view a graduate degree from Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) from The University of Edinburgh as an advanced qualification valued and respected by many employers, others are interested in pursuing long-term academic careers and therefore consider the MSc as preparation for postgraduate study at PhD level.

You will have the opportunity to gain a range of practical skills and academic experience, in a variety of contexts.

Examples of career paths could include:

academic research

various roles in the heritage, travel or tourism sectors

You may develop your own career pathway in unusual ways or branch into related or different fields, while maintaining a lifelong interest in archaeology and the ancient world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills for Archaeology and Classics

Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: An Introduction

Ancient Egyptian Religion and the Afterlife

Ancient Literature from a Comparative Perspective

Athenian democracy and modern preoccupations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Archaeology History Ancient History View 15 other Masters in Ancient History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or other international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme.

It is not necessary that your first degree is in Archaeology or Classics or a related area, however, previous study in these subjects at honours or 'upper undergraduate' level is strongly advised. You may need to enrol on a feeder course if you do not have experience.
Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered.

Tuition Fee

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International

8550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8550 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

8550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8550 GBP per year during 24 months.

20 credits £1,900; 60 credits £5,700

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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