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German and Classics MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: QR82

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Classics explores the languages and literatures of the ancient Greeks and Romans. German literary culture has been profoundly influenced by the reading of such works since the Middle Ages.Across all four years of this joint honours programme, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German, including:reading and listening writing and translatingspeaking and presentingOn joining us, beginners take our German 1A course students with more experience of learning the language typically take German 1B.As well as language learning, you will explore German-language literature, film and theatre. You will study these in the context of historical and political developments, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times.You will be able to engage with significant works that demonstrate the classical influence, such as works by the great German writers Goethe and Schiller.German universities have a very strong tradition in teaching Classics, which means you will have an excellent choice of destinations for your year abroad in Year 3.By your final year, you will have developed the linguistic, critical and analytical skills to the standard of completing a dissertation or long essay.ClassicsYou can choose to take a Greek, Latin or non-language pathway through Classics study.You will study the highly influential scholarship and literature of the classical world.Skills and experienceStudying ancient and modern languages to degree level demonstrates that you are a good communicator, and someone open to other cultures and new ideas – what employers value as Intercultural Competence.On this joint honours programme, you will develop language, research and analytical skills. You will also gain a nuanced understanding of other cultures and societies throughout history.Graduating with a four-year Master of Arts degree from the University of Edinburgh shows intellectual maturity, resilience, and flexibility.The skills you will be able to demonstrate to employers when you graduate include the ability to:understand, analyse and articulate complex issues and conceptsmanage your time to meet deadlines on different types of projectwork independently and as part of a group

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: a language other than English at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Classics

    17th out of 24 2

    15th out of 34 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    174 87%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    21st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    22nd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    184 90%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    22nd

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    27th

    6

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