Classical Archaeology (MA)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our MA Classical Archaeology allows you to undertake advanced study of the archaeology, history and cultural legacies of Ancient Greece and Rome. You will explore classical culture within the broader context of the ancient Mediterranean world and you will learn how to use material culture to better understand ancient societies. The course will also give you the key archaeological skills you need to retrieve and evaluate material evidence. You will learn in a culture of active research, with teaching and supervision from world-leading academics working at the cutting-edge in their fields.
The course starts with an exploration of the broad themes of classical archaeology, including methodologies and interpretative approaches to the material past. While grounding you in the key theoretical approaches, the degree will also develop your practical skills, with an optional fieldwork module that covers major techniques and approaches to excavation. Another focus is on contemporary debates about the reception and interpretation of classical history and culture, particularly the meanings that have been attached to antiquities, which is a particular research strength in the Department of History, Classics and Archaeology.
You will develop the research skills and knowledge you need to research and write a dissertation on the subject that particularly interests you, under the supervision of one of our academic experts. If you wish, you can go on to pursue archaeological research at MPhil/PhD level or professionally and independently.
This course is ideal for anybody fascinated by the archaeology and history of the classical past and it could help you prepare for a career in archaeology, museology, heritage management, education and conservation.
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About this course
Graduates go on to careers as archaeologists or in related fields such as in museums or galleries, building conservation or education.
Applicants are expected to have achieved at least a second-class honours degree (2:2).
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Subjects
- Humanities
- School
- Networks
- Interpretation
- Archaeology
- England
- Frameworks
- Material Worlds
- Classical
- Dissertation
Course programme
You study one compulsory and three option modules from a diverse range of topics.
You also write a dissertation on a subject of your choice, under the guidance of experienced academic staff.
Please note that the option modules listed here are indicative and not all modules are available every year.
COMPULSORY MODULE- Themes and Concepts in Archaeology
- A World in Motion: Mobility, Networks, and Material Culture in Mediterranean Antiquity
- Athens: Material Culture Approaches to the Classical City
- Field School: Buried Humanities
- Frameworks for Archaeology: Curatorial Archaeology in England
- Material Worlds
- Rome in Britain: Receptions of Antiquity and the Grand Tour
- The Archaeology of Roman Slavery
- The City of Rome: Ancient to Medieval
- Research Dissertation
Additional information
Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
Classical Archaeology (MA)