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MA Archaeology and Ancient History

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction75%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£46,500 (996 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
11%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Librarians and Related Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (91% response rate)

83%
Teaching Quality
55%
Assessment & Feedback
47%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
76%
Learning Resources
59%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

144-159
15%
160-175
45%
176-191
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Other HE
10%
Access
5%
Degree
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

38%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
52%Finance
50%Business and Financial Project Management
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track