History MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £26000 | £32000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £31000 | £21000 - £32500 | £24500 - £39500 |
All History courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24582 | £23346 | £27705 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20570 - £28218 | £18136 - £29110 | £21476 - £35822 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
At Edinburgh, our history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK.
Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths.
Our range of courses
We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses, covering:
- historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the contemporary world
- geographical regions including Britain and Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including:
- political history
- cultural history
- social history
- economic history
- intellectual history
- gender history
- global and transnational history
Study in a historic city
Edinburgh provides an ideal environment to study history. We are situated in the heart of the historic city centre, a short walk away from the castle and the winding streets of the medieval Old Town.
The University has excellent resources for the study of history, including access to unique archival sources within the Library's Special Collections.
Historians also benefit from the research materials afforded by the great collections based in the city, including the:
- National Library
- National Records
- National Galleries
- National Museum of Scotland
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 17% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 9% | Finance Professionals |
| 9% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 8% | Legal professionals |
| 7% | Elementary occupations |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 6% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Finance Professionals |
| 3% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
Costs
Tuition Fees History MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
V100
University Rankings
of The University of Edinburgh
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #1
- #13
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #2
- #17
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #22
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #50
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
See all 40 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh
About The University of Edinburgh
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History MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 90% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £26500 | 174 | Edinburgh |
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History MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £20900 £21900 | 165 | Dundee |
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History MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 73% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 160 | Aberdeen |
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History/Italian MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | - | 6% | 0% | - | - | 205 | Glasgow |
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History/Latin MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 82% | 6% | 3% | - | - | 181 | Glasgow |
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History (Medieval/Modern or Medieval/Modern/Scottish) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 85% | 10% | 3% | - | - | 188 | Glasgow |
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History/Mathematics MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 4% | 3% | - | - | 199 | Glasgow |
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Cultural History MA | University of Chichester | - | - | - | £7560 | £16074 | - | Chichester |
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FAQ about History MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £26000 3 years after graduation and £32000 after graduation.
- Skilled trades occupations (17%), Finance Professionals (9%), Secretarial and related occupations (9%), Legal professionals (8%)
- 85 graduates rated the course 90. This means that 90% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Edinburgh achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #13 in (History). See all subject rankings for The University of Edinburgh.
- History MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024