M.A. in Classics & Ancient Civilizations (Research Master)
Master
In Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Original amount in EUR:
10,356 €
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
September
The research Master's programme in Classics and Ancient Civilizations trains you to be a researcher in the field of Ancient Studies. This includes Classics, Archaeology, Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies.
You will focus on the languages, cultures and history of the Mediterranean region, Western Europe and Western Asia in the period from 1600 BC to 500 AD.
During the programme, you will be firmly rooted in one of the disciplines, but you will also be trained to perform in-depth research within the broad field of Ancient Studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. You will develop an excellent foundation for research-focused a career either in or outside academia.
The Faculty of Humanities offers two Research Master's programmes: the Humanities Research Master's and Classics and Ancient Civilizations: Research Master.
During the research Master’s programme in Classics and Ancient Civilizations, you will take a number of core courses, research design courses, courses from the national research institutes, specialised electives and tutorials. You will round off the programme with your Master’s thesis.
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About this course
When you graduate from the research Master’s in Classics and Ancient Civilizations, you will be excellently prepared for conducting PhD research in the Netherlands or abroad and will be able to function successfully in research-oriented positions either in or outside academia.
You will possess a number of skills that are attractive to employers in academia and beyond, such as:
excellent research skills
the ability to quickly and critically analyse large sets of data
advanced writing and presentation skills
cross-cultural skills for operating in an international context
the ability to see the potential for cooperation with others outside your own discipline/profession
collaborative skills for working in teams
The research Master’s in Classics and Ancient Civilizations is the ideal stepping stone to an academic career in fields such as archaeology, classics and ancient history. The programme provides excellent preparation for you to conduct PhD research at a university or research institute.
There are currently 26 doctoral candidates and 4 postdoctoral fellows in the Department of Ancient Studies and Archaeology at VU Amsterdam. We aim to further increase the number of doctoral positions in the near future, so if you do well in your research Master’s programme, you stand a good chance of being accepted for a PhD position in the department.
The research Master’s in Classics and Ancient Civilizations trains you not only for a career in academic research, but also for a wide variety of other positions, such as:
research positions at museums or scientific institutes
professional positions at libraries or with scientific publishers
teaching positions in secondary or higher professional education
policymaking positions in government or business
any other positions that require strong research abilities
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Subjects
- Staff
- Archaeology
- Classics
- Ancient History
- Perspective
- Humanities
- Languages
- Cultures
- Western
- Cultures and history
- Mediterranean region
- Teaching and research
Course programme
The research Master's programme in Classics and Ancient Civilizations trains you to become an excellent researcher in the field of Ancient Studies. Focussing on the period from 1600 BC to 500 AD, you will analyse the languages, (material) cultures and history of the Mediterranean region, Western Europe and Western Asia from a variety of perspectives.
The programme offers a good mix of disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and research.
Disciplinary specialisation
The programme is disciplinary in that you focus on a particular discipline within Ancient Studies. The programme is not formally divided into specialisations, but you will specialise by choosing elective courses related to one of the following areas:
- Classics
- Archaeology
- Ancient History
- Languages and Cultures of the Ancient Near East
These areas of specialisation are tied to the expertise areas and ongoing research projects of the academic staff. This gives you plenty of opportunities to participate in ongoing research within the department.
Interdisciplinary context
The programme also provides you with an interdisciplinary perspective. During the core courses, you will learn how to approach a shared research theme from different disciplinary perspectives and to provide theoretical underpinning for this theme. You will also be encouraged to position your own discipline within a broader interdisciplinary context. You may even choose to give your entire programme, including your thesis, an interdisciplinary orientation.
Small-scale and personal
The programme is small-scale, which allows for intensive interactions with your fellow students and the academic staff. You will not only receive close supervision from staff during the courses and your research, but you will also receive personal guidance from a member of the academic staff who is assigned as your mentor.
Research expertise
The programme trains you to analyse research results, write project proposals, acquire research funding, and to effectively communicate your research results to an academic audience and the wider public. You will be well-prepared for conducting PhD research in the Netherlands or abroad and will be able to function successfully in a research-oriented position either in or outside academia.
The research Master’s in Classics and Ancient Civilizations, is a highly specialised programme that also gives you room to pursue your own interests and career goals.
The start date of this programme is September 1st.
M.A. in Classics & Ancient Civilizations (Research Master)
*Indicative price
Original amount in EUR:
10,356 €