Taught course

Antiquity (Classics and Ancient History)

Institution
University of Birmingham · Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

We normally require a 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a discipline relevant to the selected pathway, such as Classics, Archaeology or History.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Immerse yourself in the advanced study of Ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. This course lets you specialise in the area of antiquity that interests you most.

Study the ancient world in greater depth and prepare for a career in areas such as cultural heritage or further academic research.

Course highlights

Explore connections across different cultures and historical periods, and between different types of evidence (textual, archaeological, iconographic).

You’ll gain the tools to make independent interpretations of primary evidence and study at least one classical language module, giving you the skills to immerse yourself fully in ancient sources. You’ll also develop the key research skills to manage your own independent research project confidently.

  • Access a range of learning resources including environmental and material culture teaching collections and our Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum.
  • Explore your specific interests through our choice of modules and through your dissertation topic.
  • Join a lively postgraduate community and enhance your learning by taking part in events, research seminars and academic conferences.
  • Learn from experts undertaking highly regarded research - we were ranked as the 8th Classics department in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*, according to Times Higher Education.
Course delivery

At Birmingham, research and teaching go hand-in-hand. Lecturers and professors continue to research in their field, offering valuable expertise in Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology.

  • Taught modules - each module represents a total of 200 hours of study time, including preparatory reading, homework and assignment preparation.
  • Seminars – modules are mainly taught by small group teaching.
  • Dissertation – you'll undertake a 12,000-word dissertation in an area that interests you.

Information for international students

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

  • TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
  • LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Fees and funding

The College of Arts and Law is a vibrant community of students and academics, dedicated to ensuring that excellence is rewarded, and that fears about finance do not constrain current or prospective students. For this reason, in addition to University funding schemes, we offer our own College-specific funding initiatives.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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