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Your learning experience

We believe that learning is a two-way, collaborative process, guided by the experience of the lecturer. All classes are highly interactive, focusing on small-group discussion and presentation. 

A significant proportion of the course consists of independent study, supported by our expert academics. You'll hone your research, writing and analytical skills, which will be particularly relevant if you decide to pursue a career in academia. 

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Postgraduate study teaches you the life skills you wouldn't necessarily have developed on your undergraduate course, and helps you to stand out from the crowd.

Karim Bhaluani

Master's in Classics and Ancient History graduate

Our teaching methods

In individual, group and one-to-one settings, you'll establish a firm grounding in the ancient world, while refining your skills and advancing your knowledge to the next level.

Small-group seminars

In our seminars, you'll engage in stimulating discussion and debate with academics and fellow students. This enables you to engage in the crucial debates of the ancient world, as well as discuss and advance your own theories.

You'll also have opportunities to attend reading groups, and workshops with scholars from around the world.

Departmental Research Seminars

In the weekly Departmental Research Seminar you'll learn from speakers currently engaged in exciting research.

The seminars run throughout the year and are accompanied with extra discussion sessions specifically for master's students. During the seminars you will learn, ask questions, study research presentation techniques, and meet fellow students and lecturers over refreshments.

Independent study

Explore classical civilisations through independent reading, including texts in ancient Greek and Latin, and written assignments. You'll immerse yourself in original texts from the classical era and academic thinking, which will enable you to advance your own theories.

The Dissertation module gives you the opportunity to embark on an original research project on a topic entirely of your choosing, allowing you to pursue your interests.

Tutorials

You'll meet your academic tutor, who will provide one-to-one support, throughout your degree. You'll also be supervised by a specialist in your chosen subject for your dissertation. 

Hands-on learning

You'll be able to gain a material understanding of life in the ancient world with access to unique resources of international importance.

These range from artefacts in our very own Ure Museum to getting involved in the research and creation of digital models or vi