MA Classical Art and Archaeology in London United Kingdom | King's College London

This program provides the chance to explore Greek and Roman art and archaeology within one of the UK's most extensive Classics departments. As an intercollegiate course, you'll have access to classes at King's, UCL, and Royal Holloway, plus benefit from our strong connections to the Institute of Classical Studies, home to one of Britain's finest Classical libraries. The program stands out by offering specialized training in papyrology, epigraphy, and paleography through elective modules. Graduates pursue advanced research or enter diverse fields including education, media, finance, government, and cultural industries.Program highlightsThe Classical Art & Archaeology MA investigates how ancient civilizations interacted with their visual and material surroundings. Students analyze archaeological artifacts, artistic creations, and the craftsmanship behind historically important works. While traditionally centered on Greek and Italian art history, classical archaeology has expanded its scope geographically, temporally, and theoretically. King's reflects this diversity, with faculty expertise spanning the Bronze Age Aegean, Late Antique and Byzantine archaeology, Roman borderlands, Persian architecture, Greek ceramics and statuary, Roman floor mosaics, and ancient inscriptions. Numerous faculty members integrate art historical and archaeological approaches in their research.