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Full time | Birkbeck, University of London | 1 year | OCT-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Classics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our MA Classics is ideal for graduates with prior knowledge or study of Greek and Latin who want to undertake advanced study of the classical world at postgraduate level. We offer you the chance to explore multiple aspects of ancient Greek and Roman archaeology, history and culture, from the archaic period through the classical era to late antiquity, including Greek and Latin literature and the archaeology and material culture of the ancient Mediterranean. You will learn in a culture of active research, with teaching and supervision from world-leading academics working at the cutting edge in their fields.

This interdisciplinary Master’s degree in classics starts with a broadly chronological introduction to the classical world, from the archaic Mediterranean to the early Christian Roman Empire. You will explore politics and culture, religion, sex and sexuality, the writing of history, and the reception of classical culture in the modern world, particularly the meanings that have been attached to the classical past, which is a particular research strength in the Department of History, Classics and Archaeology.

You will also continue your study of Greek or Latin, enhancing your language comprehension to an advanced level, while a wide range of option modules allow you to explore and expand your interests more fully. You will receive training in research methods and techniques, which will give you the confidence and skills to research and write a dissertation on a subject of particular interest to you, with guidance and supervision from one of our academic experts.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in museums or galleries, research and archiving, or education. Possible professions include:

heritage manager

higher education lecturer

museum/gallery curator

newspaper journalist

secondary school teacher

Civil Service fast-streamer.

Modules

The main aim of the course is to help you to think about a variety of kinds of ancient evidence (e.g. different kinds of literary and material evidence) and some contemporary analytical frameworks that can be used to understand it. Each week, we approach a broad theme or question by considering a case study that allows us to explore sources and methods in detail. The sessions proceed in broadly chronological order, from the archaic Mediterranean to the early Christian Empire. Themes considered will include politics and culture, religion, sex and sexuality, the writing of history, and the reception of classical culture in the modern world.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,030

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in an arts subject. Proficiency in either Greek or Latin. We will also normally consider social science and science graduates, and applicants with other qualifications.