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MA Ancient History

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our MA programmes include much scope for vocational training, skills acquisition and guided project work, often with use of our extensive facilities. These aspects of our programmes have been praised by external assessors in recent years. Recent graduates have progressed to careers in a wide range of related professional and leadership areas, including national and local museums, teaching and senior roles with archaeological organisations (national government institutions, contracting units and trusts). A large proportion of completing Master’s students have progressed onto PhD study.

General Eligibility

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in ancient history, ancient history and archaeology, classical studies, classical and archaeological studies or another relevant subject.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Compulsory modules currently include:

Research Skills in Ancient History

Optional modules may include:

Rome The Myth of the Eternal City

Advanced Greek Prose

Advanced Greek Verse

Advanced Latin Prose

Current trends in Ancient Literature and Culture

Life and Society in the Ancient World

New Debates in Roman Political and Social History

Ancient Greek History: Evidence and Approaches

Contemporary Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Issues

Roman Archaeology: Northern Provinces of the Empire from their Iron Age

The Political, Social and Economic History of the Hellenistic World

Ancient Greek Sciences: Astronomy, Cosmology and Physics

Rome - The Imperial City

Ancient History from Inscriptions

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)

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