Classics and Ancient History

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:i degree with overall average of at least 65% with 68% or over for any dissertation submitted.

Please make sure you check the full course details online before you apply.

Months of entry

October

Course content

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.

Two routes are available:

Route A 

Completion of a 40,000 words dissertation.

Route B

2 x 5,000 word essays; 25,000 word dissertation + language training.

For both routes training in research methods as well as in ancient Greek or Latin are provided. We also run an academic German class and reading groups on specific topics.

Seminars will introduce you to research methods in addition to skills training and career-oriented talks and workshops. Training in ancient Greek and/or Latin is also provided as required.

Information for international students

For guidance on English language requirements please visit our website.

Fees and funding

For information on funding please visit our Postgraduate fees and funding page.