Classics MA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

If you want to expand your understanding of, or research into, classical literature and language then this programme offers you the perfect opportunity to do just that. Our Classics MA also provides postgraduates with the ideal foundation for conducting research at doctoral level. Organised on an intercollegiate basis, this MA programme is jointly run with King’s College London and University College London to enable you to take full advantage of the teaching expertise of all three participating colleges.

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: Research Training in Classics, Dissertation in Classics, 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. In recent years, PhD graduates, many of whom have progressed from our MA programmes, have taken up academic positions at Oxford, Bristol and Roehampton Universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. UK 2:2 Bachelors degree or equivalent with experience of Latin or Greek at undergraduate level degree or equivalent. Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will also be considered. Successful applicants will usually have the following qualities: An openness to new themes and current interpretations of the classics; An ability to relate disparate areas of study and work with different frameworks; Previous experience of learning either Greek or Latin for at least one year at undergraduate level. 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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