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About the course
Overview
- Gain an understanding of Greek and Roman culture and society through guided study and independent research
- Develop advanced research skills and specialist methodologies for the use and analysis of a range of forms of textural and material evidence
- Tailor your programme by choosing a selection of modules to match your interests or select one of our pathways and have the specialism named in your degree title
- Our academics are all active researchers who consistently attract funding from external resources including Leventis, Levenhulme, the WellcomeTrust and the Arts and Humanities Research Council
Course content
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.
Entry Requirements
Normally a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.
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Alex Ratcliffe

I chose to study Ancient History because I felt that it would offer more to me in terms of grappling not only a language, but also aspects of philosophy and historical interpretation, areas that are all rolled into the degree programme.
Exeter has a reputation for respected and extensive research and is an up and coming institution, especially in the field of classics, which reassured me that it was the right university to go to. The quality overall has been impressive and wide ranging, and I know that if I ever had any problems or issues then I could see a relevant member of staff quite quickly.
The department is made up of a selection of lecturers with very different areas of expertise, which comes across in the relatively wide range of modules and focuses on offer. The department is quite eccentric in some aspects, which coupled with an efficient administration team makes for a more than enjoyable experience.
Scholarships
We’ve provided the information on our website to help you get started on finding funding opportunities that are available to you: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/
Value of Scholarship(s)
Over £4 million in scholarships available
Eligibility
We recommend you start looking as early as possible for funding, especially if you will need financial assistance to undertake a postgraduate course.
There are a number of ways to fund postgraduate study including: scholarships, studentships, wages, bursaries, savings, inheritance, and, increasingly, alternative methods such as crowdfunding and philanthropy. The options available may depend on your fee status or other criteria.
Application Procedure
See our website for details of funding available and how to apply :https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/