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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of Warwick
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Warwick's Classics and Ancient History Department have designed this MA to focus on the history and material culture of Ancient Rome. Students will go to Rome during April and May for a programme of site visits and seminars.
Course Overview
Our Visual and Material Culture of Ancient Rome MA courses provide a thorough preparation in research techniques if you are considering further research in the fields of art numismatics or epigraphy or are working on an historical topic that involves the consideration of material evidence. It will also provide a detailed understanding of ancient visual and material culture to prepare you if you are aiming to enter a career in museums and curatorial work or in education.
For the Visual and Material Culture of Ancient Rome MA one module is taught by the British School Rome focusing on the history and material culture of Ancient Rome.
Skills from this degree
The degree is designed to introduce students to major issues in the study of ancient material culture and to key methodologies and approaches. It will help to develop students’ intellectual skills in the following areas:
- Ability to select and respond to particular methodological approaches when dealing with material culture
- Understanding of the ways in which material culture has been studied since antiquity
- Ability to present a structured chain of argument drawing together evidence into a cohesive whole
- Ability to select and apply appropriate problem-solving methodologies
- Ability to conduct independent research and analysis
It will also help to develop the following key transferable skills:
- Written and oral communication skills
- Organisational Skills
- Ability to evaluate intellectual progress
- IT skills – word processing
Careers
Typical career paths chosen by our graduates include jobs in museums and the heritage sector education the art market the civil service and further research.
Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:
- What can you do with a Classics and Ancient History degree?
- Careers in the Creative Industries
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
- Next steps after your classics degree…hear from alumni
- Networking for Classics students
Modules
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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