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MA Ancient History

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 2 years

Masters Degree Description

Delve into the complexities of the ancient world through this intercollegiate Master’s programme, drawing on the strengths of UCL, King's College, and Royal Holloway. Gain specialised skills in archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics, and papyrology, and advanced training in textual criticism. Designed to prepare you for PhD research and for careers in the civil service, museums, heritage, or education, this programme provides both the expertise and experience needed to excel in the study of ancient history.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Knowledge of an ancient language is not an essential requirement for entry but can improve applicants’ chances.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Our graduates regularly find employment in education, health and social care, publishing and journalism, law, academia, policy and government, and museums and heritage (Graduate Outcomes survey 2017–2022).

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • M.A. Ancient History: Dissertation
  • The Economy of Classical Athens
  • Images and Image Making in the Ancient Middle East

Optional modules

  • The Economy of Classical Athens
  • Images and Image Making in the Ancient Middle East
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