Learn from international experts while enjoying unrivalled access to the rich resources London offers for studying the ancient world. The Classics MA is taught by UCL Greek & Latin in collaboration with King's College London and Royal Holloway, University of London. You’ll study the languages, literatures and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome while developing critical thinking skills, paving the way towards a raft of career options.
As part of the Classics MA, you'll explore the traditions and practices of classical studies, investigate different scholarly methodologies, and develop skills in the analysis of textual, visual, and other material. You will gain familiarity and exposure to postgraduate-level research and writing in ancient studies within a global framework and the tools necessary for further research, including training in the use of digital resources online, library catalogues and archives.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Students undertaking the MA in Classics are expected to be able to use authors and sources in one or more ancient languages.
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The MA is an ideal springboard for a PhD course, and you will find unique opportunities to acquire skills in the handling of documentary evidence particularly valuable for further research. Some students go on to pursue research and further study at UCL or other institutions. Others have developed their skills in order to enter careers in teaching, publishing, the media, heritage legal, or PR sectors.*
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