MA Classics and Ancient History

at Newcastle University

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Compulsory modules
 

• Research Skills and Development
• Ancient Cultures in Context
• Dissertation for MA Classics and Ancient History
• The Writing of History

Academic entry requirements
 

• Usually a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the programme’s field (classics, classical studies, ancient history, or similar).
• We also welcome applications from a wide range of other fields across arts, humanities and social sciences. Please get in touch if you have any specific queries.

Typically we recognise 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.2.

This can be in any of the following qualifications:
 

• Bachelor Degree
• Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
• Bachelor Special or Honours degree
• Bachelor degree in professional subjects

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

Fees and funding

Home students Tuition fees (per year)
£9,600

International students Tuition fees (per year)
£20,400

You'll benefit from teaching and training in research techniques from specialists in the field. The course will equip you with advanced skills in:
 

• literacy
• research
• project management

This enables you to pursue the subject at PhD level or to enter a range of professions.