Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) MSc

The University of Edinburgh

Our online MSc in Ancient Worlds provides you with the opportunity to explore the human past, from early prehistory to late antiquity, through a diverse range of courses and independent research.You will be taught online through our virtual learning environment, and will have access to extensive digital resources and support services.On our online MSc in Ancient Worlds, you will be invited to conceptualise your own place in today’s world against the backdrop of earlier societies that were different to ours and their legacy to the modern world in the form of cultural, philosophical or other achievements. You will also learn how the study of ancient cultures can contribute to current debates on, among others, the impact of climate change and problems related to socio-economic inequality.The programme has been developed specifically for students who wish to further their study in Archaeology, Classics or a combination of both. It brings researchers together to exchange ideas and to offer a range of thematic, as well as regionally specific courses.Our highly experienced staff, with a wide range of specialisms and expertise, will help you choose a relevant subject for your dissertation, and enhance your skills in independent research and critical analysis.The programme is structured to enable you to fit your studies around other commitments, develop your own specialised interests, whilst having the flexibility to study in a way that works for you.If you have recently graduated and would like to continue your studies, are considering a return to education, or wish to retrain, or pursue a personal interested in the study of the Ancient World, this programme could work for you. The MSc provides the ideal balance between a busy life and studying towards an internationally recognised graduate qualification, without the disruption, or expense, of relocation.