Classics and Ancient History MA

Program Overview

MA Classics and Ancient History

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 Become part of a friendly and lively community of students and scholars. Exeter has one of the largest and most successful teams of Classics and Ancient History scholars in the country

Entry Requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in their first degree in a relevant subject area. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

English Language Requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.

Course Content

The MA Classics and Ancient History is fully flexible allowing you to create your own programme based on your particular interests and aims. We provide a wide variety of specialist modules based on our diverse areas of research, together with optional language teaching at all levels. You will undertake training in specific research skills designed to help you succeed across your MA studies and beyond.

Modules

• Compulsory Modules:
  • CLAM043: Dissertation in Classics and Ancient History (60 credits)
  • CTHM007: Research Skills in Classics, Ancient History and Theology (30 credits)
• Optional Modules:
  • CLAM090: Classical Language and Texts: Latin I (A) (15 credits)
  • CLAM091: Classical Language and Texts: Latin I (B) (15 credits)
  • CLAM088: Classical Language and Texts: Greek I (A) (15 credits)
  • CLAM089: Classical Language and Texts: Greek I (B) (15 credits)
  • CLAM202: Classical Language and Texts: Greek II (30 credits)
  • CLAM254: Latin III (30 credits)
  • CLAM255: Latin IV (30 credits)
  • CLAM204: Greek III (30 credits)
  • CLAM205: Greek IV (30 credits)
  • CLAM228: Classical Language and Texts: Latin V (30 credits)
  • CLAM227: Classical Language and Texts: Greek V (30 credits)
  • Classics and Ancient History PGT option modules 2025-6:
    • CLAM101: The Western Dragon in Lore, Literature and Art (15 credits)
    • CLAM046: The City of Rome (30 credits)
    • CLAM108: Rome: Globalisation, Materiality (15 credits)
    • CLAM107: Roman Myth (15 credits)
    • CLAM263: Magic and Folklore in the Greek and Roman Worlds (15 credits)
    • CLAM118: Guided Reading in Greek and Latin Authors (15 credits)
    • CLAM078: Classical Reception: An Introduction (15 credits)
    • CLAM077: Ancient Texts and their Interpretation (15 credits)
    • CLAM106: Ancient Philosophy (15 credits)
    • CLAM259: Ancient Epigraphy (15 credits)
    • CLAM119: Alternative Histories Through Material Culture (15 credits)

Fees

• 2025/26 entry:
  • UK fees per year: £12,500 full-time; £6,250 part-time
  • International fees per year: £25,300 full-time; £12,650 part-time

Scholarships

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships.

Teaching and Research

• Teaching: Before you begin your MA we will sit down with you to discuss your module choices and help you build your programme of study. Throughout the course we will support you, mainly through a personal tutor who will meet with you regularly to discuss progress, results and feedback.
• Research: Exeter has one of the largest and most successful teams of Classics and Ancient History scholars in the country. We are all active academic researchers, working at the forefront of our fields, and are confident in the benefits that our discipline can bring to the wider world.

Careers

• PhD: Many of our students decide to take their studies on to doctoral level and we are very happy to help you prepare with one-to-one mentoring as you develop a research proposal and submit applications for funding.
• Careers: During your time with us you will have a developed an excellent range of skills in logical thinking, interpreting, analysing and evaluating information, and communication. A range of options will be open to you, you might take a career path in a related area such as museum and cultural heritage work or teaching. Alternatively, you might choose to pursue a different profession using your relevant skills, perhaps joining the Civil Service or working in business, law or management.

Related Courses

• Archaeology MA
• History MA