University of Edinburgh
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
Typical offer rate
54–64%
moderate entry
Typical entry
AAA
Grad employment
85%
15 months after
In professional roles
60%
Median grad salary
£26,000
15 months after
University of Edinburgh's Classical Archaeology and Ancient History degree pairs the material study of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds with historical inquiry into their societies and cultures. The archaeology strand develops skills in the analysis of sites and objects; the ancient history strand builds expertise in written sources and historical argument. The offer rate is moderate. Offers are made around AAA at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at University of Edinburgh has a 54–64% chance of an offer, moderate by UK standards. Most offers are made around AAA at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: AAA
- UCAS tariff: 144–144 points
About University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an ancient university founded in 1582, one of the oldest and most distinguished in the country, asking among the highest entry grades anywhere.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Edinburgh · Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.