MSc Ancient Cultures

at University of Glasgow

You Will Complete:
 

Two Core Courses

Four Optional Courses

A Dissertation Covering Two Or More Ancient Cultures Or Interaction Between Cultures, Which Will Mainly Be Written After Teaching Finishes (From April To August).

Core Courses

• Approaching The Ancient World Through Material Culture
• Approaching The Ancient World Through Text
   

Both Core Courses Include Handling Sessions With Ancient Objects Taking Advantage Of The Unique Resources Of The University Of Glasgow In The Shape Of The University Library, The Hunterian Museum, And The Glasgow Museums Resource Centre.
 

Optional Courses May Include

• Languages At All Levels: Ancient Greek, Latin, Early Gaelic, Welsh, Hebrew, Ancient Egyptian (Hieroglyphs), Coptic
• Athenian Democracy: Model Or Mob Rule (Pgt)
• Explorations In The Classical Tradition
• Approaches To Celtic And Viking Archaeology
• Mediterranean Landscapes
• Climate And Civilisation
• Celtic Art: An Interdisciplinary Approach
• Jewish Literature In The Graeco-Roman World (Pgt)
• Studies In Early Church History And Theology
• Ancient Egyptian Art And Archaeology
• Courses In Museum Studies
   

You Must Take Courses From At Least Two Subject Areas. The Course Convener Will Offer Guidance And Approve Your Choices To Ensure Their Feasibility And Intellectual Cogency.
 

Please Note That You Can Only Study One Language At Beginner’S Level.

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• overall 7.0; two subtests no less than 6.5 and two subtests no less than 7.0
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 95 with minimum R 23, L 23, S 22, W 24.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 60 in all subtests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 180 overall, no subtest less than 176

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification
 

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.
   

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050

• Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £22140

The programme provides excellent technical and linguistic skills for further postgraduate study in any of the subjects involved. It is also well suited for those considering a career in heritage, teaching, archives, or libraries.