Build your understanding of classical antiquity and its modern reception, while discovering a range of approaches for studying the Greek and Roman worlds.
Depending on your research interests, you can choose to specialise in the area you enjoy most, from classical literature, ancient history, and visual culture of classical antiquity.
Optional language modules let you further tailor your studies, learning Latin or ancient Greek at beginner, intermediate or advanced level. This route through the course is strongly recommended for those considering a research degree.
Our staff offer expertise in:
2:1 (or international equivalent) in classics, ancient or modern history, archaeology, art history, classical civilisation, Latin, Greek, or English
This course will develop a range of transferable skills, including:
As a result, our graduates move into a wide range of careers. These include:
Classics modules
All MA students take these two core taught modules as well as doing a dissertation.
Faculty-wide modules
These two modules build your interdisciplinary skills.
Special Topics
You will take up to two Special Topic modules depending on your interest in learning Latin or Greek.
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