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MA History and Classics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
C /69
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction80%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£46,500 (996 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
15%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 295 respondents (67% response rate)

88%
Teaching Quality
63%
Assessment & Feedback
62%
Academic Support
84%
Organisation
83%
Learning Resources
55%
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
15%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
15%
192-207
15%
208-223
10%
240+
30%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Other
15%
Baccalaureate
5%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
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

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
50%Business and Financial Project Management

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
60%
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