Swansea University - MA Classics

MA Classics

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The MA Classics is an intesive year-long course, designed both as a self-contained block of study and as preparation for PhD work.

The UCAS code for this course is: n/a
Full time study: 1 year full-time study

Part-time study: n/a

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MA in Classics 2012

 

Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology at Swansea is the leading centre in Wales, and can provide expertise touching on most aspects of the classical world, and in Egyptology.

The MA Classics is seminar-based and constructed in four modules running between October and June, concentrating on study techniques employed in ancient history, classical culture and Egyptology. The schemes are designed to be flexible, and can, within limits, be tailored to meet the needs or interests of individual students.

Modules deal with literary text; documentary evidence, especially inscriptions; archaeological evidence; and the study of sexuality, religion and society. There will also be specific instruction in research techniques. Students are required to study Greek or Latin, or Ancient Egyptian at an appropriate level.

Standard Entry requirements

Research: 2.1 degree in Classics, Ancient History, Egyptology or related subject area. Taught MA: 2.1 degree in Humanites or Social Science subject area. Equivalent overseas qualifications considered.

Scholarships and Bursaries

AHRC awards are available, and Local Education Authority awards can sometimes be obtained.

Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology may, at discretion, enter strong applicants for a Swansea University studentship. Graduates of the University of Wales in Classics may apply for the Ellen Thomas-Stanford Scholarships single annual award of £250.

The University offers a number of bursaries for graduate study for UK and EU students.

International students - British Council, Federal Loans, Humanities PhD scholarship, Overseas Research Students Award Scheme.

Research

There are opportunities for graduate study in language, literature, history and archaeology. The special interest of the staff are in the areas of:

  • Egyptology
  • Ancient Egyptian Religion
  • Archaeology of Roman Egypt
  • Imperialism in Egypt and the Near East
  • Gender in Ancient Egypt
  • The ancient novel
  • Historiography
  • Greek social history
  • Ancient Technology
  • Roman Republicanism and Imperial history
  • Graeco-Roman urbanisation
  • History and archaeology of Asia Minor
  • Classical Art and architecture
  • The Classical Tradition in Wales
  • Latin literature of Late Antiquity
  • Renaissance Latin
Accreditation

n/a

Assessment

Assessment is conducted on the basis of in-course written work and oral presentations and students must also produce a dissertation of 15,000 - 20,000 words

Important Dates

Information regarding dates and times for Enrolment can be found on the Student Records webpages.

UK/EU Undergraduates

Applications should be made through UCAS.

International Students

Please see this page for information on studying at Swansea University

Postgraduate Students

Apply for your course by looking at this page.

College of Arts and Humanities
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Wales UK

Email: pgahadmissions
@swansea.ac.uk

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