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MA in Classical Studies at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This masters explores what it means to do Classical Studies in the twenty-first century. It investigates ancient and contemporary ideas about the Greek and Roman worlds through literary texts, languages, classical mythology and archaeological remains.

Duration: 2 years part-time (180 credits)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An interdisciplinary 180-credit programme drawing on research by the Classical Studies department, concluding with a substantial piece of independent research.

Career pathways

Develops intellectual flexibility and analytical thinking skills, and allows continued study of a topic in the ancient world.

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Entry requirements

A UK honours degree (or equivalent), preferably with at least a 2:1. The degree need not be in Classical Studies, but some knowledge of the subject is needed. Applicants whose degree is not in a related discipline (such as Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, History, Literature or Greek and Roman Studies) are strongly recommended to complete the listed preparatory work.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee shown is the total for the qualification at current prices for students in England; fees are paid module by module. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time (180 credits)

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