Classics and Ancient History, MA
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MA in Classics and Ancient History is a fascinating research-led course that allows you to observe how nearly every aspect of modern life has its roots in the the Classical world. This master’s degree offers modules covering the cultures, histories, and literatures of ancient Greece, the Roman world, the Levant, and the Near East, and is taught by internationally-recognised academic experts. Throughout your studies, you are encouraged to build a critical understanding and awareness of key concepts and techniques which have shaped the modern study of ancient civilisations.
You will also hone the specialist research skills needed for high-level work in a variety of fields related to the subjects of Classics and Ancient History.
Key highlights
- Research-led teaching from internationally recognised academic experts
- Modules spanning ancient Greece, the Roman world, the Levant and Near East
- Explores cultures, histories and literatures of ancient civilisations
- Builds critical understanding of key concepts in studying antiquity
- Develops specialist research skills for high-level work in the field
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — 2.1.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Heritage officer
- Secondary school teacher
- Academic researcher
- Editorial assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,550 per year | International: £19,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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