Classics and Ancient History

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Masters enables you to acquire and develop skills as an independent researcher in the field of Classics and Ancient History. If you have studied Classics at undergraduate level and want to take your studies to a higher level, or if you have a background in other periods of history, philosophy, art or literature and want to develop your studies with reference to the ancient world; this programme is designed for you.

• Classics at Glasgow is a world-leading centre for the study of Roman oratory. Our scholars are active researchers in fields as diverse as religion, historiography, comedy, science, technology, medicine, warfare and late antiquity.
• We have active research projects on the reception of the Classical world from the Middle Ages onwards.
• You will benefit from access to the University’s well-stocked library, The Hunterian (with its notable fine coin collection), and a dedicated Classics postgraduate study space and library.
• If you study with us, you will develop a broad range of intellectual and transferable skills. You may also have the opportunity to interact with collaborative research projects in our key areas of activity.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.5.
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.