History/Latin MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 150 graduates of History/Latin MA (Hons) and other courses in History at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of University of Glasgow
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 | £23000 | £21500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28000 | £17000 - £25500 | £20000 - £32000 |
All History courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24548 | £23506 | £27869 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20575 - £28240 | £18268 - £29341 | £21616 - £36265 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
HISTORY: - The study of history is the study of change and continuity in human society through time. Glasgow offers a wide-ranging programme from medieval to modern times. We offer a broad range of courses ranging from medieval to modern times and across the globe. We provide small group teaching, a variety of assessments (including real-world tasks like policy papers and blogs) and one-to-one feedback tutorials. We host leading research centres in gender history, war studies, slavery studies, American studies and Scottish and Celtic studies. Our teaching draws on world-leading research expertise in Scottish, British, European, U.S. and global history, Slavery studies, Gender history and War, intelligence and genocide studies. LATIN: - Latin involves the study of the Latin language and literature, and Roman civilisation. You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy as part of your programme.
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.
All History courses of University of Glasgow
Current jobs
All courses of University of Glasgow
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All History courses of University of Glasgow
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History/Latin MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 14% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 11% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 11% | Administrative occupations |
| 11% | Sales occupations |
| 7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 7% | Teaching Professionals |
| 7% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 3% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 2% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
All History courses of University of Glasgow
Costs
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:
QV61
University Rankings
of University of Glasgow
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #21
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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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- #4
- #23
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #30
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #51
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Glasgow
About University of Glasgow
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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 |
On campus
Full-time
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History/Latin MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 82% | 6% | 3% | - | - | 181 | Glasgow |
On campus
Full-time
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History (Medieval/Modern or Medieval/Modern/Scottish) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 85% | 10% | 3% | - | - | 188 | Glasgow |
On campus
Full-time
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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/Latin MA (Hons) University of Glasgow
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £26000 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (14%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (11%), Administrative occupations (11%), Sales occupations (11%)
- 150 graduates rated the course 82. This means that 82% 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.
- University of Glasgow achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #21 in (History). See all subject rankings for University of Glasgow.
- History/Latin MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Glasgow.
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