24 monthsProgramme duration
22,900 EURTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Classics and Ancient History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) master's at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Ancient Near East.The research master's programme distinguishes itself from other similar master's programmes by consistently integrating Greek and Roman Antiquity, the world of the Hebrew Bible, ancient Judaism, emerging Christianity, Egypt (ancient, antique and late-antique) and the cuneiform cultures of Ancient Mesopotamia, within their broader context.
The number of specialisations offered by the Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme is unparalleled.You will be able to tailor your study programme to your personal interests by creating your own combination of courses within the specialisation of your choice from other research master’s programmes within the Faculties of Humanities.
The programme makes creative use of a wide range of research methods, all of them well-represented at Leiden University. Traditional philology with its intimate knowledge of languages and texts, while still indispensable, is enriched by literary studies, cultural history, and the analysis of material culture.
Read more about Classics & Ancient Civilizations (research) on the Leiden University website
Programme overview
Main Subject
Classics and Ancient History
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) master's at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Ancient Near East.The research master's programme distinguishes itself from other similar master's programmes by consistently integrating Greek and Roman Antiquity, the world of the Hebrew Bible, ancient Judaism, emerging Christianity, Egypt (ancient, antique and late-antique) and the cuneiform cultures of Ancient Mesopotamia, within their broader context.
The number of specialisations offered by the Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme is unparalleled.You will be able to tailor your study programme to your personal interests by creating your own combination of courses within the specialisation of your choice from other research master’s programmes within the Faculties of Humanities.
The programme makes creative use of a wide range of research methods, all of them well-represented at Leiden University. Traditional philology with its intimate knowledge of languages and texts, while still indispensable, is enriched by literary studies, cultural history, and the analysis of material culture.
Read more about Classics & Ancient Civilizations (research) on the Leiden University website
Admission Requirements
For more information about admission requirements, please check the website.
English language requirements: Cambridge English 180, C1 level; Cambridge English 180, C2 level; IELTS 6.5; TOEFL internet-based 90.
Admission requirements and application: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/classics-and-ancient-civilizations-research/admission-and-application?utm_source=qs&utm_medium=portal&utm_campaign=Classics+and+Ancient+Civilizations+research+MA&utm_content=entry_requirements_other
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your future employers will not only be interested in your knowledge of Classics and Ancient Civilisations, but also in the skills that you have developed during your studies. Therefore, it is important that you are aware of the skills that you are training in your MA programme. IYou learn how to analyse a problem, how to formulate a research question, how to select and assess your sources, how to assess secondary literature, how to give a clear and well-argued oral presentation either for specialists or for a wider audience, and how to write a clear and well-argued paper. You will be training the following transferrable skills:
- critical thinking (formulating questions, checking assumptions, assessing sources and scholarship)
- analytical skills (selecting, ordering, sorting out, and solving a problem)
- oral presentation skills (speaking, listening, discussing, receiving feedback)
Research Master is an intensive and comprehensive training across the entire range of research on the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome and the Ancient Near East
- Assyriology explores the rich history of ancient Mesopotamia.
- Classics innovative research on Greek and Latin literature, ancient history and philosophy
- Egyptology focuses on Ancient Egypt as a major player in world history
- Hebrew and Aramaic Studies specialize in the languages and culture of ancient Syria-Palestine
Our graduates end up working in a diverse range of positions, examples include:
- PhD candidate at Dutch and international universities
- Project assistant at a Dutch city council
- Research assistant at a university
- Curator at a museum
- Policy officer at a ministry
- Communications officer
- Programme manager
- Teacher of classical languages at a secondary school
For more information about admission requirements, please check the website.
English language requirements: Cambridge English 180, C1 level; Cambridge English 180, C2 level; IELTS 6.5; TOEFL internet-based 90.
- Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
- StuNed Scholarship Programme
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