Ancient History MA

Students gain a thorough grounding in the key aspects of and approaches to ancient history. They develop the ability to assess historical evidence critically and synthesise historical data from printed, manuscript, archaeological, numismatic, epigraphic, and papyrological sources, and are equipped with the tools necessary for further research in this field.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of one core module (40 credits), two to four optional modules (80 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

• Sources and Methods in Ancient History

Optional modules will be finalised in Spring 2018. Please contact the department for more information. The following optional modules were available in 2017/18 and this is an indicative list only:

• Babylon under Imperial Rule, 539-c. 50 BC
• Hellenistic Encounters with Egypt
• The City of Rome (BA/MA), (Royal Holloway)
• Lived Ancient Religion in Hellenistic Greece
• Economic and Social History of Rome (Royal Holloway)
• Greek and Latin language at various levels
• Propaganda and Ideology in Ancient Rome
• Hellenistic Epigraphy
• Greek Law and Lawcourts (Royal Holloway)
• Continuity and Change in the Ancient Near East
• Classical Chinese Medicine
• Persepolis (King's College London)
• Roman Britain (King's College London)

All students undertake an independent research project in the field of ancient history, which culminates in a dissertation of up to 12,000 words.

The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures and museum visits. Most teaching is available inside UCL, but some is held at other London colleges. Assessment is through unseen examinations, coursework essays, and the dissertation.