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Classics MA

Durham University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Durham University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our MA in Classics combines language studies with an exploration of the philosophy, history and culture of the Greek and Latin-speaking world to provide you with the academic foundations on which to build a career in research.You will take the course over one year full-time or two years part-time, starting with a language module of your choice. This is studied alongside a range of optional Classics and other Arts & Humanities modules covering a broad range of subjects including philosophy, history, literature, and visual culture.The course is taught through lectures, seminars and small group discussions and there is an emphasis on small-group teaching through the course, to encourage in-depth debate and enable you to fully engage with a range of perspectives. You will also complete a major dissertation on a subject of your choosing, supported by teaching experts with a wide range of specialisms in a department which has an established international reputation for the excellence of its academic standards.This expertise has led us to develop academic centres that have become the focus for vital research activity including the Centre for Classical Reception the Centre for the Study of the Ancient Mediterranean and the Near East the Centre for Language and Writing Systems the Durham Centre for Ancient and Medieval Philosophy and the Centre for Classics Education Research and Engagements.As well as being taught by subject-area experts in a diverse and exciting intellectual community, you will have unique access to our extensive collection featuring some 8,000 volumes of ancient texts in the original and in translation, ideal for research purposes.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Durham City, Palatine Centre, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HP, United Kingdom

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Teaching is research-led and delivered by some of the world's leading experts. Durham supports students to progress to career opportunities around the globe.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Classics

    3rd out of 24 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    164 82%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    5th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    5th

    3

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