MA Classics at Durham University

Explore the philosophy, history, literature, culture and language of the classical world. Our MA in Classics combines language studies with an exploration of the philosophy, history, literature, and culture of the Greek and Latin-speaking world. You will take the course over one year full-time or two years part-time, starting with a language module of your choice.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Classics and Ancient History  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

For students studying the MA in Classics, the Dissertation (your Major Research Project (60 credits)) will be on a subject decided in consultation with your supervisor according to your research interests. It will feature an agreed framework of supervision that will build key skills for graduate research in classics and will bring together the research skills acquired through taught modules. Compulsory modules include Dissertation, Latin Text Seminar, Greek Text Seminar, Beginners Latin for Research, Beginners Ancient Greek for Research.

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