Antiquity (Classics and Ancient History Pathway) MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Immerse yourself in the advanced study of Ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. This course lets you specialise in the area of antiquity that interests you most.


Study the ancient world in greater depth and prepare for a career in areas such as cultural heritage or further academic research.  


Course highlights

Explore connections across different cultures and historical periods, and between different types of evidence (textual, archaeological, iconographic).


You’ll gain the tools to make independent interpretations of primary evidence.


You’ll also develop the key research skills you need to confidently manage your own independent research project.   


  • Study at least one classical language module and gain the skills to immerse yourself in ancient sources.
  • Discover resources in our environmental and material culture teaching collections and our Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum. 
  • Tailor your degree to your specific interests with a wide range of modules and dissertation topic options. 
  • Enhance your learning by taking part in events, research seminars and academic conferences.  

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Immerse yourself in the advanced study of Ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. This course lets you specialise in the area of antiquity that interests you most.


Study the ancient world in greater depth and prepare for a career in areas such as cultural heritage or further academic research.  


Course highlights

Explore connections across different cultures and historical periods, and between different types of evidence (textual, archaeological, iconographic).


You’ll gain the tools to make independent interpretations of primary evidence.


You’ll also develop the key research skills you need to confidently manage your own independent research project.   


  • Study at least one classical language module and gain the skills to immerse yourself in ancient sources.
  • Discover resources in our environmental and material culture teaching collections and our Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum. 
  • Tailor your degree to your specific interests with a wide range of modules and dissertation topic options. 
  • Enhance your learning by taking part in events, research seminars and academic conferences.  

Admission Requirements

176+
88+
6.5+
67+
We normally require a 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a discipline relevant to the selected pathway, such as Classics, Archaeology or History.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,250 GBP
International
27,090 GBP

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