Course summary
The MA in Classics and Ancient History is a research-led and dynamic course that offers modules covering the cultures, histories, and literatures of ancient Greece, the Roman world, the Levant, and the Near East, drawing on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars. The programme also allows you to explore how many aspects of the modern world have their roots in the languages, literatures, histories and cultures of the Classical world. Throughout your studies, you are encouraged to build a methodological awareness as you are introduced to key concepts and interpretative techniques which have shaped the modern study of ancient civilisations. You will hone the specialist research skills needed for high-level work in a variety of fields related to the subjects of Classics and Ancient History.
Modules
You will study a total of 180 credits, consisting of six 20-credit modules, before undertaking a 60-credit dissertation.
Assessment method
We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience, using the most effective learning and teaching approaches, carefully tailored to suit the specific needs of your course. Our courses consist of in-person, on-campus teaching, enabling full engagement with your lecturers and fellow students. Practical skills sessions, seminars, and workshops predominantly take place in person, allowing for group working and presentations. However, our approach also includes the use of some online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. Online learning may take place ‘live’ using software such as Zoom, allowing you to interact with the lecturer and peers and to ask questions. Lecture recordings also allow for more flexibility to revisit material, to revise for assessments and to enhance learning outside of the classroom. All modules have extra resources in our virtual learning environment (Canvas), such as videos, slides and quizzes enabling further flexible study.
Entry requirements
Usually a 2:1 undergraduate degree is required in Ancient History, Classics, Classical Civilisation, or a related subject in Arts and Humanities, or equivalent. For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or an equivalent English test.
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
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP