University of Edinburgh
Classical Studies
Typical offer rate
66–76%
moderate entry
Typical entry
AAA
Grad employment
90%
15 months after
In professional roles
60%
Median grad salary
£26,000
15 months after
University of Edinburgh's Classical Studies degree examines the literature, philosophy, history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome through texts in translation and material evidence, and is open to students without prior ancient-language study. The programme develops critical and interpretive skills across the full span of classical antiquity. 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 Studies at University of Edinburgh has a 66–76% 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 Studies
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.