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MA - Master of Arts
University of Warwick
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Warwick
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
University of Warwick
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Explore a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts on Ancient Literature and Thought MA.
Course Overview
This new MA will foster your ability to read a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts in the original language and to develop nuanced understanding of the methodologies and critical approaches to the study of these texts within their historical cultural and political contexts. It provides an intensive introduction to literary theory tailored specifically to classicists making it a unique pathway in the UK for classicists contemplating going on to a doctorate and harnesses Warwick’s strong interdisciplinary links between its departments of Classics and Ancient History English and Comparative Literary Studies and Philosophy.
You’ll undertake rigorous training in the close reading of texts and of Greco-Roman culture while having flexibility to pursue your related interests – both within the field of Classics and beyond – through optional modules. You’ll also build subject specific transferable skills in independent research analysis and communication.
Teaching
Taught modules are taught through 10 two-hour seminars held weekly or fortnightly in terms one and/or two. The seminars centre on student-led presentations and discussion and class size is small ranging from between 3 and 10 students. Teaching methods used for language modules vary depending on the level but run across all three terms. Overall students can expect to have on average 6 contact hours per week.
Skills from this degree
Careers
Typical career paths chosen by our graduates include jobs in museums and the heritage sector education the art market the civil service and further research.
Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:
Applicants will need to have achieved or be expecting to achieve a high 2:1 undergraduate degree in Classics or a similar course of academic study with substantial course components in the area of Classics to be considered for entry. Applicants must have degree-level competence in at least one ancient language (Ancient Greek or Latin).
Students living in
Domestic
£11,060 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,110 per year
Students from EU
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£26,110 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.