Master of Arts [M.A] [Ancient History] From Royal Holloway, University of London

As this is an intercollegiate MA, jointly run with KingÕs College London and University College London, you will benefit from the choice of a wide range of fascinating subjects. You will study from an exciting menu of units which covers not only Greek and Latin literature, the major periods of ancient history, ancient philosophy and the Greek and Latin languages, but also key technical skills such as papyrology, epigraphy, and palaeography.

This stimulating Ancient History course offers opportunities for you to both experience the great range of ancient historical studies and to specialise in key areas. At the Royal Holloway University of London we offer units on periods from Near Eastern History to the Byzantine Empire and a vast range of methodologies are deployed and sources considered.

This course is ideal if you are considering progressing to advanced research or wish to add an additional year of high level study to your undergraduate qualification.

Why choose this course?

• We are an international centre of excellence in research and teaching, promoting understanding and knowledge of the ancient world and its culture.
• You will have the opportunity to take part in our departmental research seminars.
• As we are a College of the University of London, you will have the opporunity to choose intercollegiate course units at KingÕs College London and UCL.
• We offer units which cover not only Greek and Latin literature, the major periods of ancient history, ancient philosophy and the Greek and Latin languages, but also key technical skills such as papyrology, epigraphy, and palaeography.
• We have an excellent track record of publications that advance the understanding of antiquity.

Employability & career opportunities

Our graduates are highly employable and in recent years have entered many classics/ancient history related areas including academic positions at Oxford, Bristol, and Roehampton Universities, as well as teaching careers in the UK and overseas, archaeological and museum work, and a wide range of other roles.

This taught MasterÕs course will also provide you with a solid foundation for continued PhD studies.