Ancient History MA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

If you are seeking to further your undergraduate qualification, conducting research into or wanting to specialise in the history of the ancient Greek, Roman and Near Eastern worlds, then this programme offers you the perfect opportunity to do just that. Covering the historical period from Classical Athens to Christian Byzantium, we offer courses which allow you to examine many aspects of the Ancient History of Greece, Rome and the Near East.

Department: Classics | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Sources and Methods in Ancient History, Dissertation in Ancient History, Academic Integrity. Optional modules: Built Environment in Ancient Greece, Who Owns the Roman Past?, Understanding Pompeii and Herculaneum, The Archaeology of Water, The Archaeology of the Roman Near East and others.

Career pathways

Graduates of classical degrees have much to offer potential employers having developed a range of transferable skills, both practical and theoretical, whilst studying with us. With up to 90% of our most recent graduates now working or in further study, according to the Complete University Guide 2015, it’s true to say our graduates are highly employable.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. UK Bachelors degree or equivalent. Successful applicants will usually have the following qualities: A broad appreciation of the civilizations and historical framework of the ancient world; A keen interest in primary sources and the different interpretations that have been put on them; The ability to synthesise judgements from multiple viewpoints. A writing sample of 1500-2000 words may be required from an undergraduate history degree or equivalent. The essay should demonstrate your critical and analytical skills, use of literature and clarity of expression. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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