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MA Russian Studies and History

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Combined
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion94%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£33,000
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
20%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Customer service occupations
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Sales occupations
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (74% response rate)

95%
Teaching Quality
68%
Assessment & Feedback
68%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
75%
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

112-127
2%
128-143
10%
144-159
14%
160-175
21%
176-191
11%
192-207
9%
208-223
7%
224-239
5%
240+
13%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
83%
Baccalaureate
7%
Other
7%
Other HE
2%
Access
1%

Accreditations

Data not provided

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

46%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

68%Customer service
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

94%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track