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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

If you are curious about how modern life has been shaped by ancient Greece and Rome and are looking to advance your skills in literary, historical and socio-cultural analysis, then this course, taught in the Department of Classics by world-renowned experts, is for you.The history and culture of the Classical world, its art, literature, politics and culture have been passed down to us through generations of thinkers and its legacy has shaped modern thought and the way we live today. This Masters programme leads you to explore that legacy and to develop skills in research and methodology in this fascinating and growing field of intellectual history.Intended either as a further year's study after a first degree or as training in the technical disciplines needed to undertake doctoral research, the course is structured to provide you with advanced training in research skills.Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

Tuition fees

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£ 21,700per year

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University information

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Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there’s a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    38th out of 123

    9th out of 24 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    130 60%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    41st

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    48th

    41
  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    137 68%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    5th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    19th

    8

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