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MA - Master of Arts
Lampeter Campus
Full Time
01-OCT-24
2 years
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MA - Master of Arts
Lampeter Campus
Full time
01-OCT-24
2 years
MA - Master of Arts
Lampeter Campus
Part time
01-OCT-24..
4 years
MA - Master of Arts
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Distance/online
01-OCT-24..
4 years
MA - Master of Arts
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Distance/online
01-OCT-24
2 years
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The Ancient History (MA) offers students whose interests centre on the study of ancient history the opportunity to take a specialist higher degree tailored to those interests.
If you wish to expand your knowledge of the history of Ancient Greek and Roman societies at a postgraduate level, then Ancient History (MA) is for you. The Ancient History scheme allows you to study a wide range of modules covering not only fascinating figures like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, but also basic aspects of everyday life, such as warfare and the economy.
Course Overview
The Ancient History (MA) offers students whose interests centre on the study of ancient history the opportunity to take a specialist higher degree tailored to those interests. Students will take a balance of modules in both Greek and Roman history, and may focus on one or other of the two societies in their dissertation module. The Greek modules cover the archaic, classical and Hellenistic periods while there are three primary foci for the study of Roman history: the Republican period; the Imperial Roman West; and, the Roman East, including Egypt and India.
Assessment
An MA degree in Ancient History involves a wide range of assessment methods. In addition to traditional essays, you will be assessed through bibliographic exercises, presentations – oral and PowerPoint based, creation of abstracts, in-house conference papers, article reviews, creation of project plans and, of course, the dissertation. This variety of assessment helps develop skills in presenting material in clear, professional and a lucid manner, whether orally or in writing.
The assessment is on the student’s own subject of choice in relation to each module, always in consultation with the relevant tutor. Most modules are assessed by long essays, but some modules are assessed by alternative means, such as conference-style presentations.
Career Opportunities
The programme provides a broad foundation for postgraduate work, by laying particular emphasis on the methodologies and research tools needed for independent advanced study, thus acting as training for students who intend to undertake an MPhil or PhD.
The course also provides a professional qualification for teachers or others seeking Continuing Professional Development.
The traditional requirement for entry onto a Level 7 programme is a 2.1 or 1st class undergraduate degree. In addition, we encourage students with an equivalent and appropriate professional qualification or significant and relevant professional experience to apply. Entry to the PG Diploma or the PG Certificate is a BA degree.
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Domestic
£7,800 per year
Students from Domestic
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
£15,000 per year
Students from EU
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
£15,000 per year
Students from International
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.