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MA Classical World and its Reception

King's College London, University of London

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King's College London, University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This Classics and the Ancient World MA focuses on the literature, language, and culture of the ancient world and their later reception. In this degree, you can explore classical texts and thought in their ancient context as well as how the classical world has been reflected in later periods and consider how the ancient world has shaped the modern. Its an interdisciplinary masters degree that doesnt require any prior knowledge of ancient languages, as you can study texts in translation. However, you can choose to learn ancient Greek, Latin, or other ancient languages if you wish, and you will have the option to study ancient texts in the original, if you already have advanced reading skills in ancient languages. This is an intercollegiate degree, which means youll be taught by the best Classics scholars from Kings, UCL and Royal Holloway. But by choosing Kings, youll join one of the largest Classics departments in the UK, ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021), while benefiting from its links to the Institute of Classical Studies and access to one of the best Classics libraries in the country.

Key benefits

  • Learn from a Classics department ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021) and in the top five UK Classics Departments in the QS World Rankings 2024.
  • Study in one of the UKs largest and oldest departments of Classics. Classics has been taught on the Strand for over 200 years.
  • Learn about the ancient world beyond Greece and Rome.
  • Choose from an extraordinarily wide choice of modules that draw on the resources of the whole of the University of London.
  • Enjoy an unrivalled location for the study of the ancient world thanks to Londons unique range of specialist libraries, museums and galleries.
  • Learn an ancient language, such as ancient Greek, or Latin or enhance existing linguistic skills with optional language modules.

Employability

Many Classics and the Ancient World MA graduates have gone on to excel in a range of careers, including:

  • Teaching
  • Journalism
  • Cultural management
  • The Financial sector

This Classics and the Ancient World MA will also equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue further research.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,996per year

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

University information

King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, London, London, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    10th out of 117

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    188 84%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    6th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    2.93 73%

    85th

    6

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