Universities Ireland University College Dublin Courses MA Classics

MA Classics
at University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 20,500
Country Rank#2
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79

Program Overview

The MA in Classics is suitable for graduates with a degree in Classics or related disciplines who want to acquire a deeper understanding of the ancient world. It offers small-group teaching and individual supervision by internationally respected specialists, and it will enable you both to deepen your understanding of the ancient world and to develop transferable skills in research, group discussion, oral presentation, and academic writing.

The UCD School of Classics is a lively community which organises a wide range of events; for instance, we host regular lectures by visiting scholars from Ireland and abroad, mentor conferences organised by graduate students and hold practical workshops in the Classical Museum.

Small-group teaching by specialists in the area
Intensive student participation
The only Irish university with a Classical Museum. It is also the largest collection of Greek and Roman antiquities on display in Ireland

Course Content
Modules Cover Topics Such as:
- The Epic Tradition
- The Age of Marius and Sulla
- Exploring New Worlds
- Warfare and Society
- Ancient Political Thought
  
  Stage 1 - Core
- Research Skills I
  
  GRC40130
- Research Skills II
  
  GRC40140
- Thesis
  
  GRC40350
  
  Stage 1 - Option
- Warfare and Society in the Ancient World
  
  GRC40010
- Advanced Language I
  
  GRC40100
- Advanced Language II
  
  GRC40110
- The Epic Tradition
  
  GRC40190
- The Age of Marius and Sulla
  
  GRC40250
- Advanced Language III
  
  GRC40260
- Advanced Language IV
  
  GRC40270
- Greek Political Thought
  
  GRC40310
- Exploring New Worlds
  
  GRC40330
- Greek Language I
  
  GRK10090
- Greek Language II
  
  GRK10100
- Beginners' Latin I
  
  LAT10090
- Beginners' Latin II
  
  LAT10100
Entry Requirement
- This programme is intended for graduates with degrees in classics or related subjects including English, History, or Archaeology. An upper second class honours degree (NFQ Level 8), or the international equivalent is required.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/
- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Fees & Scholarships
MA Classics (Z044) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 7610
nonEU fee per year - € 20500
Career Prospect
Our graduates progress to a wide range of interesting careers.

Many of our alumni work in international business, foreign affairs and Dublin's vibrant tech sector, where a background in the humanities is particularly valued. Other graduates work in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including education, the media, NGOs and the Arts. For students who are inspired to continue their study of Classics, the MA is ideal preparation for further PhD research.

Cost Of Studying At University College Dublin

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Classics at University College Dublin