Ancient History MA

UCL (University College London)

Delve into the complexities of the ancient world through this intercollegiate Master’s programme, drawing on the strengths of UCL, King's College, and Royal Holloway. Gain specialised skills in archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics, and papyrology, and advanced training in textual criticism. Designed to prepare you for PhD research and for careers in the civil service, museums, heritage, or education, this programme provides both the expertise and experience needed to excel in the study of ancient history. You will gain a thorough grounding in ancient history's key aspects and approaches. You will develop the ability to assess historical evidence critically and synthesise historical data from printed, manuscript, archaeological, numismatic, epigraphic, and papyrological sources. They are equipped with the tools necessary for further research in this field. Most teaching is available at UCL, but some modules are held at other London institutions. The programme will introduce you to skills essential to or highly desirable for almost all fields of ancient history. You will be offered practical training in those skills and be introduced to specific aspects of the ancient world at an intellectually demanding level. In summary, the programme equips you with the tools for further research in ancient history by developing your critical and conceptual understanding of the field. The programme provides the ideal foundation for further research work. It will also appeal to students with a first degree in a relevant background who wish to extend their knowledge through a further year of study.