MA Classics and Ancient History at University of Reading

Programme overview

MA Classics and Ancient History spans the Bronze Age to late antiquity and Britain, Italy, Egypt and the Near East, taught by research-active staff in ancient history, literature, language, archaeology, art and culture.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Approaches to the Classical World, Research Methods, a dissertation and either Ancient Greek or Latin, with three special option modules.

Career pathways

Preparation for a PhD and academic research, heritage work, teaching and publishing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant humanities subject, or equivalent from a university outside the UK. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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