Classics and Ancient History MA by Research
University of Warwick
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Study the MA by Research in Classics and Ancient History, and choose from a wide range of specialist areas. Warwicks Classics and Ancient History department, ranked 2nd in the UK for research income per capita (HESA 2017/18 data for Classics), offers innovative teaching and expert guidance. The Department offers expertise in a wide range of research areas, including:EpigraphyNumismaticsGreek and Roman art, visual and material cultureAncient medicineCeramics and craftGreek social and cultural ...Read more

Study the MA by Research in Classics and Ancient History, and choose from a wide range of specialist areas. Warwick's Classics and Ancient History department, ranked 2nd in the UK for research income per capita (HESA 2017/18 data for Classics), offers innovative teaching and expert guidance. The Department offers expertise in a wide range of research areas, including:EpigraphyNumismaticsGreek and Roman art, visual and material cultureAncient medicineCeramics and craftGreek social and cultural historyAncient sexuality and genderAncient rhetoricRoman imperial historyGreek religion and Greek sanctuariesGreek theatreGreek literature, especially lyric poetryGreek political historyLatin literature (Republican and imperial poetry and prose)Geography and space in Greek and Latin literatureTheoretical approaches to classical literatureClassics and raceRoman philosophyRoman cultural historyAncient economiesArchaeology of the Roman provinces (Syria, Sicily and North Africa, Greece)

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60/279
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madihah
28 Feb 25

The environment and atmosphere of the campus is very enjoyable and pleasant. There are many learning areas to do work and chill with friends. In my opinion, although the library..Read more

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Tabitha
30 Jan 25

There are a lot of opportunities to get extra help and advice, from my course, and from societies as well. The lecturers are always willing to give advice and their time to help..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants will need to have achieved or be expecting to achieve a high upper Second Class degree in Classics/Ancient history/Archaeology or a relevant subject to be considered for entry.

Standard offers for successful applicants will typically be conditional on achieving a 2:1 degree with overall average of at least 65% with 68% or over for any dissertation submitted.

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£5,006 per year

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£5,006 per year

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£24,450 per year

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£24,450 per year

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madihah
28 Feb 25
Ancient History and Classical Archaeology - BA (Hons)
The environment and atmosphere of the campus is very enjoyable and pleasant. There are many learning areas to do work and chill with friends. In my opinion, although the library...
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Tabitha
30 Jan 25
Classical Civilisation - BA (Hons)
There are a lot of opportunities to get extra help and advice, from my course, and from societies as well. The lecturers are always willing to give advice and their time to help...
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University of Warwick
University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
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