MA Classics

MA Classics is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

MA Classics and Ancient History at the University of Manchester is a flexible Master of Arts for advanced study of ancient languages, literature, history, and culture. The course includes study of Latin and Greek language, the history of Greek and Roman antiquity, and Greek and Roman literature, philosophy, and culture. It is designed to develop skills for research preparation and doctoral research.

Students study full-time and in person over 1 year. The course is flexible, and it allows students to tailor advanced study and research-preparation to their interests, needs, and existing knowledge. Manchester teaching resources include the John Rylands Library holdings, The Manchester Museum’s collections, and research at the Whitworth Art Gallery. A specialist City of Rome pathway involves a residential unit hosted by the British School at Rome, with preparation through Roman social and urban history.

The programme expects all students to study Greek or Latin at an appropriate level. The University of Manchester welcomes students who want to begin their ancient language study during the MA.

The minimum requirements for admission in MA Classics at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MA Classics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area.

In the application form, you will provide a personal statement (maximum 500 words) to demonstrate your understanding of the subject and explain your motivation for applying. Also: If your academic background is not directly related to the programme, you must provide an academic-standard writing sample on a topic relevant to the field. If English is not your first language, you should submit an academic-standard writing sample in English that is directly related to the subject.

Applications are mainly considered on the basis of an assessment of past and predicted academic achievements, the academic reference(s) and any other supplementary evidence that supports the application.

An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/07915/ma-classics-and-ancient-history

An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22.

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.