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Classics and Ancient History at University of Reading - UCAS

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Course summary

Our MA in Classics and Ancient History is a wide ranging course, spanning the Bronze Age to late antiquity, Britain and Italy to Egypt and the Near East. You will be taught by world-leading experts, with research strength in a broad range of disciplines, including ancient history, literature, language, archaeology, art and culture. You’ll be joining a Department with a vibrant research culture where 95% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – Classics). There are also opportunities to work in our on-campus Ure Museum, which holds Cypriote, Egyptian, and post-Classical artefacts, and one of the largest collections of Greek ceramics in the UK. For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/classics-and-ancient-history-pg/ma-classics-and-ancient-history

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Approaches to the Classical World
  • Ancient Greek OR Latin
  • Research Methods.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Please check our website for more details about the course structure.


Entry requirements

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


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £12050 Whole course
EU £26450 Whole course
England £12050 Whole course
Northern Ireland £12050 Whole course
Scotland £12050 Whole course
Wales £12050 Whole course
Channel Islands £12050 Whole course
International £26450 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Classics and Ancient History at University of Reading - UCAS