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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Subject Ranking

# 51-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,400 Tuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Classics and Ancient HistoryMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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The Bachelor's programme in Ancient Studies investigates the Classical cultures that lie at the roots of our modern world. You will gain insight in the art, literature, philosophy, history, and mythology of Antiquity. You will learn to conduct solid research into ancient topics and use your historical knowledge to develop a critical outlook on contemporary trends and developments.

Five reasons to choose Ancient Studies at VU Amsterdam:
  • You use historical knowledge to understand contemporary events and phenomena.
  • You approach these topics from different disciplinary perspectives, from archaeology and history to language and literature studies.
  • You can tailor your degree to your own interests by choosing one of five specialisations: Archaeology, Ancient History, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Ancient Greek or Latin.
  • The programme has a small-scale setup and you enjoy close personal contact with your lecturers.
  • The programme is offered in a unique collaboration between the two Amsterdam universities, VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

Program overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Was Caesar the first populist? Can Harry Potter be regarded as a mythological hero?

The Bachelor's programme in Ancient Studies investigates the Classical cultures that lie at the roots of our modern world. You will gain insight in the art, literature, philosophy, history, and mythology of Antiquity. You will learn to conduct solid research into ancient topics and use your historical knowledge to develop a critical outlook on contemporary trends and developments.

Five reasons to choose Ancient Studies at VU Amsterdam:
  • You use historical knowledge to understand contemporary events and phenomena.
  • You approach these topics from different disciplinary perspectives, from archaeology and history to language and literature studies.
  • You can tailor your degree to your own interests by choosing one of five specialisations: Archaeology, Ancient History, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Ancient Greek or Latin.
  • The programme has a small-scale setup and you enjoy close personal contact with your lecturers.
  • The programme is offered in a unique collaboration between the two Amsterdam universities, VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

Admission Requirements

92+
6.5+
180+

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
15,800
International
17,400

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