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MA (Hons) Ancient History/Celtic Civilisation Bachelor's degree at the University of Glasgow
MA (Hons) Ancient History/Celtic Civilisation at University of Glasgow. The University of Glasgow's MA (Hons) in Ancient History and Celtic Civilisation invites you to study the societies, cultures and histories that shaped Britain and the wider ancient world.
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About this course
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MA (Hons) Ancient History/Celtic Civilisation is a Bachelor's degree (MA (Hons)) at the University of Glasgow, based in Glasgow Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for History, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 2 modules
- Classical Civilisation 1A: Myth and Politics in Classical Athens
- Classical Civilisation 1B: Augustan Rome: From Republic to Empire
Year 2 2 modules
- Classical Civilisation 2A: Identities, Ideology and the Hellenistic World
- Classical Civilisation 2B: Empire and Identity
Years 3 and 4 32 modules
- Athenian Democracy: Model Or Mob-Rule?
- Classic Travel: Topography And Scholarship In The Classical Tradition
- Myths, Fictions, and Histories of Alexander the Great
- Putting the Gods in their Place: Low culture and Mythological Burlesque
- Reasons To Be Cheerful: Theorising Comedy With Aristophanes And Menander
- Rhetoric at Rome
- The Roman Art
- The Roman Stage: A History of Roman Drama in the Republic to the Empire
- Greeks and Romans: Identity and Representation
- Homer and his Readers
- Interpreting Greek Tragedy
- Res Publica: Thinking About the Roman State
- Rome in Transition, 49-27 BC
- The Novel in Antiquity: Impotent Heroes and Damsels in Distress
- Greek Art
- The Invention of History: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon
- Lyric poems and their performance in ancient Greece
- Classics From the Gracchi to Sulla: the sources and the history 133-70 BC
- Ancient Technology in Context
- Cleopatra: Life and Legend
- Nature and the Natural World in Antiquity
- Religion in Ancient Greece
- The Other Greeks: Sparta, Crete, Thessaly
- Ancient Warfare
- The Later Roman Empire, 270-400 AD
- The Material World in Greek Religious Thought and Practice
- Impairment and Disability in the Ancient World
- Imperium Indivisum? The Collapse of the West Roman Empire in the Fifth Century AD
- Polybius between Greece and Rome
- Literature in Fragments
- Basic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs for Honours
- Heroes and Heretics: A Cultural Archaeology of Kingship in 18th Dynasty Egypt
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study ancient and Celtic history through primary sources and rigorous historical argument. A course like this typically begins with foundational modules in historical methods and broad surveys of medieval, early modern and modern worlds. In Year 2, you'll progress to focused period and thematic study through documents, alongside historiography and public history practice, museums, heritage and history beyond the university. By Year 3, you'll undertake advanced specialist work with document-led depth, choosing options such as modern history, medieval studies, global and imperial history, social and cultural approaches, public history and heritage, or archival research. You'll complete an original dissertation based on primary evidence.
Who it's for
This degree suits you if you have a genuine curiosity about how ancient and medieval societies worked, and you enjoy piecing together evidence from texts, artefacts and archaeological findings. You should be comfortable with close reading and analytical writing, and willing to engage critically with different scholarly interpretations. If you prefer a broad approach to history rather than specialising in a single period, the flexibility to range across ancient civilisations and Celtic regions will appeal to you. Part-time study works well if you're balancing academic work with other commitments.
Careers & job market
Across History courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their degree. Of working graduates, 55% are in highly skilled work or further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) ranging from £23,500 to £31,000, rising to £25,500–£36,000 after five years. Historians develop transferable skills, research, evidence evaluation, communication, that employers across law, civil service, heritage, education, publishing and policy value highly.
University & format
This MA (Hons) is studied part-time at the University of Glasgow, a public research university in Glasgow and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1451. The course is taught in English. The University of Glasgow is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree will be nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
2026 entryLive availability check
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Glasgow's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Glasgow whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Internationalset by the university
Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at University of Glasgow →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All University of Glasgow funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What History graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in history · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs History nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,500 – £31,000
After 3 years LEO
£20,400 – £28,800
After 5 years LEO
£25,500 – £36,000
national rangeaxis £19,000 – £37,500
National figures for History graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How History graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across History courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where History graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Museums & archives
- Heritage bodies
- Schools
- Civil service & media
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit History graduates.
History & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingChartereastdulwichHistory & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingThe Charter Schools Educational TrustHistory Teachers in Kirklees and HalifaxCV-LibraryHistory TeachersSABIS NETWORK SCHOOLSLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Glasgow
All students38,710
International35.9%
Aged 25+26.3%
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
Students76,495
Aged 25+26.6%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is History right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Glasgow from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Glasgow; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Glasgow’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Glasgow and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by the University of Glasgow. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for History below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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