London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Late Antique and Byzantine Studies in Egham United Kingdom | Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
|
Egham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,700
(c. USD29,037.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies offers specialization in a vibrant, interdisciplinary field exploring the Mediterranean world's history and culture from Constantinople's founding in 324 to the Byzantine Empire's fall in 1453. This program at Royal Holloway is perfect for those aiming for doctoral research in Byzantine studies, especially manuscript analysis and textual editing. Graduates pursue careers in education, journalism, international affairs, politics, diplomacy, finance, museums, libraries, and cultural institutions.
Instruction comes from specialists at the College's Hellenic Institute, a research hub dedicated to Hellenism's interdisciplinary study across eras. The Institute unites Royal Holloway's longstanding strengths in Ancient Greek language, literature, history, and Byzantine studies. It fosters Greek studies spanning archaic/classical antiquity, Hellenistic/Roman periods, Byzantium, post-Byzantine times, through to modern Greece and contemporary society.
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
2:2
UK Lower Class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
Relevant research experience will also be considered
This course is designed especially for those who are interested in progressing to doctoral research in Byzantine studies, particularly in reading and editing Byzantine texts from manuscripts. It also aims to relate Byzantine history to the wider world. We accept applications from students with different academic backgrounds, including classics, history, theology, philosophy, literature, law, education and palaeography.
Interviews are usually offered to applicants and in some cases an essay sample is required. Applicants who are unable to attend an interview, such as overseas students, will be interviewed by telephone.
IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 26.
Duolingo: 120 overall, 135 in Literacy, 135 in Production and no sub-score below 100.
UK Lower Class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
Relevant research experience will also be considered
This course is designed especially for those who are interested in progressing to doctoral research in Byzantine studies, particularly in reading and editing Byzantine texts from manuscripts. It also aims to relate Byzantine history to the wider world. We accept applications from students with different academic backgrounds, including classics, history, theology, philosophy, literature, law, education and palaeography.
Interviews are usually offered to applicants and in some cases an essay sample is required. Applicants who are unable to attend an interview, such as overseas students, will be interviewed by telephone.
IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 26.
Duolingo: 120 overall, 135 in Literacy, 135 in Production and no sub-score below 100.
Tuition
GBP
21,700