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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Classics and English Language
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Classics and English Language course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
AAA - ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Classics and English Language course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | B |
| History | A |
| Classical Civilisation | A |
| Latin | A |
| Religious Studies | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | A* |
| English Language | A |
| History | B |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | A |
| Psychology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: QQ83
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Classics and English Language course.
In MA (Master of Arts) Classics and English Language, you will combine:
- the study of ancient Greek language and literature
with
- a linguistics-based approach to the study of the English language
The study of Greek will give you access to some of the world’s greatest literature. You will read foundational texts of the western tradition in their original language, including:
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epics
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tragedy
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philosophy
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history
This will complement your studies in linguistics, giving you the opportunity to investigate linguistic structures in both a dead and a living language.
Your final dissertation is taken in either classics or language sciences.
Programme benefits
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Study the linguistic structures of both a dead and a living language.
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Gain access to one of the world’s great literatures, with your study of ancient Greek language and literature.
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Classics at Edinburgh offers one of the widest choices of subjects and approaches of any university in the UK.
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We have one of the largest groups of classics-focused academics in the UK, with around 30 members of staff covering a variety of research interests.
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Classical studies
• English language
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £29,600 per year |
| International | £29,600 per year |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Classics and English Language course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
52%
low
Assessment and feedback
58%
low
Assessment and feedback
58%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
41%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
44%
low
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
78%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
62%
low
How well organised is your course?
63%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
54%
low
Student voice
54%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
31%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
50%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
59%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
41%
low
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Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
71%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
68%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
58%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
67%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
63%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
61%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
42%
low
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
75%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
60%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
62%
low
Student information
The Classics and English Language course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
The Classics and English Language course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
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