History: Hellenic Studies MA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

The MA in History: Hellenic Studies enables students to develop their knowledge and appreciation of Greek history and culture from the Homeric and Classical age, through the Hellenistic and Roman times, the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine period to the modern world. It is suitable for students from a wide range of different disciplines and ideal if you are interested in progressing to doctoral research in Greek History and Culture.

Department: History | 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: History Past & Present, The Historian’s Toolkit: Studying and Communicating the Past, Dissertation, Academic Integrity. Optional modules: Homer’s Iliad, Homer's Odyssey, Greek Law and Lawcourts, Elementary Greek Palaeography, City of Athens and others.

Career pathways

The MA in History: Hellenic Studies at Royal Holloway enables students to develop strong presentation skills, along with analytical and research skills, which makes them highly employable and can lead to careers in education, journalism, finance, politics and culture.

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. UK Lower Class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences. Research experience will also be considered. Relevant professional qualifications and work experience in an associated area will be considered. This course attracts students from a wide range of different disciplines including classics, history, theology, philosophy, literature, law, education, museum studies and palaeography. Interviews are usually offered to applicants and for those who are unable to attend a face-to-face interview will be interviewed by telephone. One academic reference is required as part of the application before assessment is made. A second reference may be required. 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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