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MA Archaeology and Social Anthropology

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction75%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs62%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£33,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£54,000 (2613 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
17%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
11%
04
Welfare Professionals
★ Professional
11%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Administrative occupations
8%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
4%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
4%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 90 respondents (64% response rate)

81%
Teaching Quality
55%
Assessment & Feedback
49%
Academic Support
71%
Organisation
78%
Learning Resources
48%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
10%
144-159
5%
160-175
15%
176-191
20%
192-207
10%
224-239
10%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other
10%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

42%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
62%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track