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Ancient History and Classical Culture, MA
Ancient History and Classical Culture, MA

Ancient History and Classical Culture, MA

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  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirements

The typical entry requirement is a degree in Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, Classics or a relevant discipline, normally an upper second or above or equivalent. Overseas and European applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

 

Course Information

The MA in Ancient History and Classical Culture is a rigorous course that concentrates on the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, drawing on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars.
This fascinating course allows you to to observe how every aspect of the modern world has its roots in the civilisations of the Classical world.
You can study from the Mycenaean world to the later Roman Empire, specialising in history or literature, or a combination of the two. Ancient Greek and Latin can also be studied.
You are encouraged to build a methodological awareness as you are introduced to key concepts and interpretative techniques which have shaped the study of ancient civilisations in the modern world.
Throughout the course you will hone the specialist research skills needed for high-level work in any field of Ancient History and Classical Civilisation.

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MA 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7T)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

  • Module Name

  • Research Methodologies in Ancient History

Optional Modules

Compulsory modules – Selective  

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 1 module in TB1 and 1 module in TB2 based on previous attainment (please consult Department).

  • Module Name

  • Postgraduate Beginning Greek I

  • Postgraduate Beginning Latin I

  • Greek Texts 1

  • Latin Texts 1

  • Postgraduate Intermediate Greek 1

  • Postgraduate Further Greek 1

  • Postgraduate Intermediate Latin 1

  • Postgraduate Further Latin 1

  • Postgraduate Beginning Greek II

  • Postgraduate Beginning Latin II

  • Greek Texts 2

  • Latin Texts 2

  • Postgraduate Intermediate Greek 2

  • Postgraduate Further Greek 2

  • Postgraduate Intermediate Latin 2

  • Postgraduate Further Latin 2

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Optional Modules 

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 1 module in TB1; select 2 modules in TB2.

  • Module Name

  • Word, Metaphor, Allegory: Effective Models of Reality

  • Crisis? What Crisis? The third century AD in the Roman world

  • Heritage, Law and Conflict.

  • Romance Refracted and novels renewed

  • Reaching the Public: Museums and Object Handling

  • The Poetry of Facts: History in Verse

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

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Optional Modules

Part- Two Dissertation 

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students who successfully complete Part-1, progress to take the following Dissertation module.

  • Module Name

  • Dissertation in Ancient History and or Classical Literature

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

You will develop excellent oral and writing skills, and learn to present your ideas in a range of formats. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills will all boost your employment prospects.

Graduates from this course enter a range of sectors including education, marketing, government, research and events management.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year

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