Classical Reception MRes
Royal Holloway, University of London
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If you are curious about how modern life has been shaped by ancient Greece and Rome and are looking to advance your skills in literary, historical and socio-cultural analysis, then this course, taught in the Department of Classics by world-renowned experts, is for you.The history and culture of the Classical world, its art, literature, politics and culture have been passed down to us through generations of thinkers and its legacy has shaped modern thought and the way we live today. This Masters ...Read more

If you are curious about how modern life has been shaped by ancient Greece and Rome and are looking to advance your skills in literary, historical and socio-cultural analysis, then this course, taught in the Department of Classics by world-renowned experts, is for you.The history and culture of the Classical world, its art, literature, politics and culture have been passed down to us through generations of thinkers and its legacy has shaped modern thought and the way we live today. This Masters programme leads you to explore that legacy and to develop skills in research and methodology in this fascinating and growing field of intellectual history.Intended either as a further year's study after a first degree or as training in the technical disciplines needed to undertake doctoral research, the course is structured to provide you with advanced training in research skills.Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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Normally, we require a UK 2:2 (Honours) degree or equivalent in relevant subjects. A successful applicant will usually have the following qualities: an openness to new themes and current interpretations of the classics; an understanding of and interest in the many and diverse ways in which the classical has influenced the modern; an ability to relate disparate areas of study and work with different frameworks.

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London , Egham

Royal Holloway is a college within the University of London, located a short distance west of the UK capital....

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill Egham Surrey TW20 0EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Egham  0.6 miles away

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