London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Classics in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,830
(c. USD26,459.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MA Classics program is perfect for students with existing Greek and Latin proficiency who seek graduate-level engagement with classical studies. This advanced course allows you to examine diverse facets of ancient Greek and Roman civilization, spanning archaeology, history, and cultural studies from archaic times through late antiquity. You'll investigate classical literature alongside Mediterranean material culture while benefiting from instruction by renowned scholars at the forefront of their disciplines.
This interdisciplinary classics Master's begins with a historical survey of classical civilization, tracing developments from early Mediterranean societies to the rise of Christianity in Rome. The curriculum examines political systems, cultural practices, religious beliefs, gender studies, historiography, and modern interpretations of antiquity - a specialty area within our History, Classics and Archaeology Department.
Program Start: October 2024 Length: 12 months
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in an arts subject. Proficiency in either Greek or Latin.
We will also normally consider social science and science graduates, and applicants with other qualifications.
We offer a one-year Graduate Certificate in History, which can be used as a conversion course if you want to study at postgraduate level, but have a degree in a significantly different discipline.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests and at least 7.0 in writing.
TOEFL: IBT - Higher requirement: 94 (reading: 19, writing: 24, listening: 20, speaking: 20)
We will also normally consider social science and science graduates, and applicants with other qualifications.
We offer a one-year Graduate Certificate in History, which can be used as a conversion course if you want to study at postgraduate level, but have a degree in a significantly different discipline.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests and at least 7.0 in writing.
TOEFL: IBT - Higher requirement: 94 (reading: 19, writing: 24, listening: 20, speaking: 20)
Tuition
GBP
19,830