MA Classical World and its Reception

This Classics and the Ancient World MA focuses on the literature, language, and culture of the ancient world and their later reception. In this degree, you can explore classical texts and thought in their ancient context as well as how the classical world has been reflected in later periods and consider how the ancient world has shaped the modern. Its an interdisciplinary masters degree that doesnt require any prior knowledge of ancient languages, as you can study texts in translation. However, you can choose to learn ancient Greek, Latin, or other ancient languages if you wish, and you will have the option to study ancient texts in the original, if you already have advanced reading skills in ancient languages. This is an intercollegiate degree, which means youll be taught by the best Classics scholars from Kings, UCL and Royal Holloway. But by choosing Kings, youll join one of the largest Classics departments in the UK, ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021), while benefiting from its links to the Institute of Classical Studies and access to one of the best Classics libraries in the country.

Key benefits

• Learn from a Classics department ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021) and in the top five UK Classics Departments in the QS World Rankings 2024.
• Study in one of the UKs largest and oldest departments of Classics. Classics has been taught on the Strand for over 200 years.
• Learn about the ancient world beyond Greece and Rome.
• Choose from an extraordinarily wide choice of modules that draw on the resources of the whole of the University of London.
• Enjoy an unrivalled location for the study of the ancient world thanks to Londons unique range of specialist libraries, museums and galleries.
• Learn an ancient language, such as ancient Greek, or Latin or enhance existing linguistic skills with optional language modules.

Employability

Many Classics and the Ancient World MA graduates have gone on to excel in a range of careers, including:

• Teaching
• Journalism
• Cultural management
• The Financial sector

This Classics and the Ancient World MA will also equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue further research.

Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements: 2:1 BA degree with honours in Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Archaeology, or a related subject such as English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.