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MA - Master of Arts
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Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
This Classics and the Ancient World MA focuses on the literature, language, and culture of the ancient world and their later reception. In this degree, you can explore classical texts and thought in their ancient context as well as how the classical world has been reflected in later periods and consider how the ancient world has shaped the modern. Its an interdisciplinary masters degree that doesnt require any prior knowledge of ancient languages, as you can study texts in translation. However, you can choose to learn ancient Greek, Latin, or other ancient languages if you wish, and you will have the option to study ancient texts in the original, if you already have advanced reading skills in ancient languages. This is an intercollegiate degree, which means youll be taught by the best Classics scholars from Kings, UCL and Royal Holloway. But by choosing Kings, youll join one of the largest Classics departments in the UK, ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021), while benefiting from its links to the Institute of Classical Studies and access to one of the best Classics libraries in the country.
Many Classics and the Ancient World MA graduates have gone on to excel in a range of careers, including:
This Classics and the Ancient World MA will also equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue further research.
Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Programme-Specific Requirements: 2:1 BA degree with honours in Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Archaeology, or a related subject such as English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
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£13,500 per year
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£30,000 per year
Students from EU
The International deposit is £2000.
£30,000 per year
Students from International
The International deposit is £2000.
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