MA History and Scottish History
University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£30,000Satisfaction
80%Degree Completion
90%Professional Jobs
65%Meaningful Work
65%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical 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–£46,500 (996 courses)HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
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Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
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