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PostgraduateCourse summary
Our Ancient History MA provides a dynamic and student-centred approach to learning. We blend traditional methods with innovative techniques, encouraging independent thinking, critical analysis, and practical skills. With a wide range of fascinating modules to choose from, you will explore the rich histories of Ancient Greek and Roman societies, study influential figures and delve into everyday aspects of ancient life across the Roman Empire, Near East, and Afro-Eurasian societies. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed for academic research or professional careers related to the ancient world. Please note: modules may run on an A/B alternative year system. Please check which modules are running for your chosen year of entry.
Modules
Compulsory: MA Dissertation (Ancient) (60 credits) Theory and Methodology for the Study of the Ancient World (30 credits) Optional: The History and Culture of Late Antiquity (30 credits) Art and Representation in the Ancient Near East (30 credits) Aspects of Greek and Roman Religion and Cult (30 credits) Intensive Greek I (30 credits) Intensive Greek II (30 credits) Screening the Past: Film and History - Ancient, Medieval, Modern Intensive Latin I Intensive Latin II Power and Culture in the Hellenistic East (30 credits) Rome and the Indian Ocean: The Classical World in a Global Context (30 credits) Part II (MA) • MA Dissertation (Ancient) (60 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
Our MA Ancient History degree includes a wide range of assessment methods. In addition to traditional essays, you will be assessed through bibliographic exercises, presentations — oral and PowerPoint — creating summaries, internal conference papers, article reviews, creating project plans and, of course, the dissertation. This diversity in assessment methods helps to develop skills in presenting material in a clear, professional and clear manner, whether orally or in writing. The student is assessed on a subject of his own choice in relation to each module, and in consultation with the relevant tutor each time. Most modules are assessed through dissertations, but some modules are assessed through alternative methods, such as conference presentations.
Entry requirements
This programme is open to individuals with a background in counselling. Entry criteria is normally a 2.1 honours degree, but we may consider a good 2.2 honours degree (with a strong research dissertation). Whilst we may consider applications from those with a background in a closely related area, due to the nature of this programme this would depend upon an assessment of academic writing and psychological research skills.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7800 | Whole course |
| England | £7800 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7800 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7800 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7800 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £7800 | Whole course |
| International | £15000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
You may be offered the opportunity to attend a relevant conference or external event and if so you may be expected to contribute to the costs involved.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP