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Antiquity (Classics and Ancient History Pathway) at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Immerse yourself in the advanced study of Ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. This course lets you specialise in the area of antiquity that interests you most. Study the ancient world in greater depth and prepare for a career in areas such as cultural heritage or further academic research. Explore connections across different cultures and historical periods, and between different types of evidence (textual, archaeological, iconographic). You’ll gain the tools to make independent interpretations of primary evidence. You’ll also develop the key research skills to manage your own independent research project.

  • Study at least one classical language module and gain the skills to immerse yourself in ancient sources.
  • Discover resources in our environmental and material culture teaching collections and our Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum.
  • Tailor your degree to your specific interests with a wide range of modules and dissertation topic options.
  • Enhance your learning by taking part in events, research seminars and academic conferences.

Modules

The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.


Entry requirements

We normally require a 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a discipline relevant to the selected pathway, such as Classics, Archaeology or History.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this 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

For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Antiquity (Classics and Ancient History Pathway) at University of Birmingham - UCAS