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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

OCT-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Australasian / Austronesian Studies

Course Summary

This MA in Ancient Religions offers a unique, multidisciplinary programme that explores the diverse religious traditions of the ancient world. The course goes beyond the familiar realms of Greece and Rome to include ancient civilisations as far-reaching as Ancient Egypt, Celtic Britain, and Ancient China. By undertaking a comparative analysis of religious traditions, you will study how different cultures practised religion and engaged with the divine. You will explore the earliest temples in Southwest Asia, delve into the religions of the Bronze Age Mediterranean, and examine the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. This programme will also take you across the sacred landscapes of northwest Europe, where you can uncover how ancient peoples interacted with their surroundings. Through the study of ancient religions, you will encounter a range of key topics, such as organised religious practices, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, and concepts like cosmology, magic, and divination in the classical world. You will also have the chance to engage with Old Testament texts, exploring their cultural and religious significance. This programme places emphasis on the importance of literary analysis and historical analysis, encouraging you to think critically about the religious, cultural, and political issues that shaped the ancient world.

Modules

MA Dissertation (Ancient) (60 Credits) - Core
Spaces, Places and Objects in Ancient Mediterranean Religions (30 Credits) - Core
Theory and Methodology in the Study of Ancient Religions (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,800

Entry requirements

You need 2:2 honours degree or UWTSD recognised equivalent.