Reception of the Classical World MA

Students gain a thorough grounding in the key figures, narratives, art forms, concepts, and social, religious and political practices of the classical world that have been most put to use by later cultures. The programme equips them with the tools necessary for research, including training in the use of digital resources online, library catalogues and archives.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

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

• Approaches to the Reception of the Classical World

Dedicated reception modules have included:

• Rome on Film
• Ancient Greece on Stage
• Dionysus in Rome
• Athens in Ancient and Modern Political Thought
• Students can also choose modules available also to other programmes concerning the ancient world, in areas such as:
• Language
• Literature
• History
• Religion and Philosophy
• Art and Archaeology
• other reception topics

All students undertake an independent research project on a subject related to the reception of the classical world, which culminates in a dissertation of 12,000 words (60 credits).

The programme is taught by a combination of lectures, seminars and research visits to relevant institutions. Seminars will provide practical tuition in bibliographic searches and the use of a variety of electronic databases. Student performance will be assessed through coursework essays, unseen examination and the dissertation.