Master of Arts in Classical Studies
Explore contemporary Classical Studies through a flexible part-time master's program.
Best for:Best for humanities graduates and professionals seeking a flexible postgraduate qualification in classical civilizations and historical research.
Overview
This part-time Master of Arts in Classical Studies allows students to explore ancient history, literature, archaeology, and classical culture through a modern academic lens. Offered by the Open University in Ireland, the program requires structured independent study, critical evaluation of primary evidence, and advanced textual analysis. Students complete 180 credits over two to ten years, developing rigorous research and argumentation skills suited for the twenty-first century.
What you'll do
- Engage with interdisciplinary course materials covering ancient history, literature, and archaeology
- Critically evaluate and analyze large quantities of historical text and archaeological evidence
- Construct rigorous, logical, and evidence-based academic arguments in writing
- Complete 90 credits of coursework per year across a part-time study schedule
- Participate in preparatory modules to align prior academic background with master's-level standards
Requirements
Degree required: UK honours degree or equivalent, preferably with a 2:1 classification
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English proficiency suitable for postgraduate academic study
Instruction: English
- Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate academic prose
- Capacity to read large quantities of text quickly and critically
- Skill in classifying historical and material evidence precisely
- Competence in constructing logical and critical arguments
- Must hold an eligible undergraduate honours degree or equivalent qualification
- Must be able to commit approximately 20 to 25 study hours per week for part-time study
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- Undergraduate degree transcripts and certificate
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