University of Glasgow
Ancient History/English Literature
MA (Hons), 4 years
Typical offer rate
84–94%
high entry
Typical entry
AAB
ABB
Grad employment
92%
15 months after
In professional roles
50%
Median grad salary
£24,000
15 months after
The University of Glasgow's Ancient History and English Literature is an MA studying the cultures and texts of the ancient world alongside literary writing in English from the medieval period to the contemporary. The ancient history strand introduces primary sources and the methods of classical scholarship; the English literature strand develops critical reading and argument. Offers are made around AAB at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Ancient History/English Literature at University of Glasgow has a 84–94% chance of an offer, high by UK standards. Most offers are made around AAB 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: AAB
- ABB
- BBB
About University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is one of the ancient universities of the British Isles, its main buildings a Victorian landmark on Gilmorehill in the city's West End.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Glasgow · Ancient History/English Literature
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.