MA Classics and Ancient History

at University of Exeter

The MA Classics and Ancient History programme is a one year full-time programme of study at National Qualification Framework level 7. The programme can also be studied part time. The programme is further divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
 

Our flexible programme enables you to choose either a specific pathway OR a selection of modules, which may be decided after your date of entry to the MA in Classics and Ancient History.
 

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Modules:

• 90 credits of compulsory modules and 90 credits of optional modules.
• a If you are beginning a classical language, you should take 30-60 credits from CLAM201, CLAM251, CLAM075 or CLAM034.
• b If you have a classical language at beginners' level, you should take 30 credits from either CLAM252 or CLAM202.
• c If you have a classical language at intermediate level, you should take 30 credits from CLAM254, CLAM255 or CLAM204, or CLAM205 .
• d If you have a classical language at Degree level, you should take 15-30 credits from CLAM257, CLAM012A, or CLAM082.
   

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation in Classics and Ancient History    
• Research Skills in Classics, Ancient History and Theology    
   

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£9,500 full-time; £4,750 part-time
 

International fees per year:
£20,000 full-time; £10,000 part-time

During your time with us you will have a developed an excellent range of skills in logical thinking, interpreting, analysing and evaluating information, and communication. A range of options will be open to you, you might take a career path in a related area such as museum and cultural heritage work or teaching. Alternatively you might choose to pursue a different profession using your relevant skills, perhaps joining the Civil Service or working in business, law or management.
 

Some destinations of graduates from Classics and Ancient History programmes are:

• Actor
• Classics Teacher
• Client Executive
• Executive Search Researcher
• Human Resources Adviser
• Lecturer
• Legal Assistant
• Personal Incident Manager
• Producer of West End Shows
• Project Manager
• Property Manager
• Publishing Assistant
• Quality Controller
• Researcher