Ancient Literature and Thought (MA) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Warwick |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

29,340 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Classics and Ancient HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MA will foster your ability to read a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts within their historical, cultural and political contexts, and to develop nuanced understanding of methodologies and critical approaches in Classics as a field of study. The core module provides an intensive introduction to literary theory tailored specifically to classicists. The range of optional modules reflects Warwick's strong interdisciplinary links between its departments of Classics and Ancient History, English and Comparative Literary Studies, and Philosophy, and the Centre for Renaissance Studies.

You will undertake rigorous training in the close reading of texts and of Greco-Roman culture, while having flexibility to pursue your related interests both within the field of Classics and beyond through optional modules. You will also build subject specific, transferable skills in independent research, analysis, and communication.

Skills from this degree
  • The ability to develop extended, well-structured and coherent arguments, both orally and in writing
  • The ability to make complex ideas intelligible to a wide range of audiences
  • Advanced skills in independent research, analysis and problem solving
  • High-level organisational and time-management skills

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MA will foster your ability to read a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts within their historical, cultural and political contexts, and to develop nuanced understanding of methodologies and critical approaches in Classics as a field of study. The core module provides an intensive introduction to literary theory tailored specifically to classicists. The range of optional modules reflects Warwick's strong interdisciplinary links between its departments of Classics and Ancient History, English and Comparative Literary Studies, and Philosophy, and the Centre for Renaissance Studies.

You will undertake rigorous training in the close reading of texts and of Greco-Roman culture, while having flexibility to pursue your related interests both within the field of Classics and beyond through optional modules. You will also build subject specific, transferable skills in independent research, analysis, and communication.

Skills from this degree
  • The ability to develop extended, well-structured and coherent arguments, both orally and in writing
  • The ability to make complex ideas intelligible to a wide range of audiences
  • Advanced skills in independent research, analysis and problem solving
  • High-level organisational and time-management skills

Admission Requirements

7+
130+
100+
70+
Applicants will need to have achieved or be expecting to achieve a firm 2:1 undergraduate degree in Classics or a similar course of academic study with substantial course components in the area of Classics to be considered for entry.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,420 GBP
International
29,340 GBP

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