MA Classical and Archaeological Studies at University of Kent

The MA by Research in Classical and Archaeological Studies is a substantial piece of supervised research making an original contribution to knowledge, undertaken at the Canterbury campus. It spans three pathways: ancient history, classical literature and archaeology. Each student has two internal supervisors from the Department of Classical and Archaeological Studies.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Classical and Archaeological Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September, January  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You carry out supervised research in one of the department's research areas, with research seminars, workshops and training in Greek and Latin, epigraphy, papyrology, palaeography, Egyptology, artefact studies and fieldwork methods. Assessment combines assignments, coursework and examinations.

Career pathways

Graduates have progressed to careers in national and local museums, teaching, and senior roles with archaeological organisations including national government institutions, contracting units and trusts.

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