Course summary
This masters degree provides you with the opportunity to discover what it means to do Classical Studies in the twenty-first century. You’ll investigate a range of ancient and contemporary ideas about the Greek and Roman worlds through encounters with literary texts, languages, historical sources and archaeological remains, and their ongoing significance for later periods, places, cultures and creative practices. By exploring the rich and dynamic scholarly perspectives and resources that are currently available, you’ll address diverse sets of questions about the ancient world. These will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to produce an independent, extended research project on a topic of your choice. Key features of the course
- Explores what it means to study Classical Studies now.
- Takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying the ancient world.
- Draws on cutting-edge research by members of the Classical Studies department.
- Concludes with a substantial piece of independent research on a topic of your choice.
Modules
This MA consists of two compulsory modules, which must be studied in the order shown below. MA Classical Studies part 1 (planned for September 2024) This first module introduces you to Classical Studies at postgraduate level and is designed around four thematic blocks: – 'Classical Studies in the 21st Century' considers what it means to be a researcher in Classical Studies in the modern era. – 'Lost Cities' investigates ways to recover information, interpret evidence and develop an understanding of the distant past through a focus on cities, one of the defining features of the ancient world. – 'Fragments' delves deeper into how the classical world is fragmented and how this affects interpretations of the past. – 'People in the World' focuses on relationships between ancient people and the material and social worlds in which they lived. MA Classical Studies part 2 (planned for September 2025) This module includes a substantial piece of independent research on a topic of your choice.
Entry requirements
You must hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent), preferably with at least a 2:1 classification to study our MA in Classical Studies. Although your degree does not need to be in Classical Studies, you will need some knowledge of the subject to successfully complete this qualification. If your degree is not in Ancient History, Ancient World Studies, Archaeology, Art History, Classics, Classical Archaeology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Greek & Roman Studies, Greek, History, Latin, Literature (of any kind), Arts and Humanities with a specialism in one of these areas or a joint honours degree combining any of these subject areas, we strongly recommend that you refer to the 'Preparatory work' listed in the Entry requirements for MA Classical Studies part 1 (planned for September 2024). This module brings you up to date with the latest ideas and approaches but does not offer remedial undergraduate training if your qualifications and/or experience are inappropriate. If you’re in any doubt, please contact us before you enrol.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
As fees for individual modules can vary, the total cost you pay for your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. For further information about fees, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.
Provider information
Open University
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Milton Keynes
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