31 Master's in Ancient History in North America

Offered by Columbia University’s Department of Classics and the School of Professional Studies, the rigorous Advanced Graduate Certificate in Classics programme provides inquisitive and driven college graduates with the opportunity to advance their knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin.

The History - Public History at California State University Fullerton provides a course of study for those whose interests are in teaching, business, government service and the professions, as well as for personal enrichment.

The Theological Studies degree program from La Sierra University is a broad graduate academic program oriented toward general theological studies, normally requiring two years of academic full-time study. 

The Philosophy and Religion programme at University of South Florida is a comprehensive postgraduate course. This M.A. degree offers a dedicated concentration in the intersection of philosophical and religious thought. Delivered via a public study mode, the curriculum provides rigorous academic training over a standard duration.

The Master of Arts Programme in War and Society at Chapman University educates graduate-level students by rigorously examining the social, cultural, political and moral aspects of how societies go to war, experience war, and deal with war’s consequences.

Brandeis University's unique two-track classical studies master's Ancient Greek & Roman Studies program at Brandeis University offers the opportunity to learn about all aspects of life in Greece and Rome, investigating the ancient classical world both in the domain of one country (such as Greece and Italy) and more regionally (such as the Mediterranean as a whole).

The Egyptology programme at Yale University offers a comprehensive master level education in ancient civilisations. This public study mode course focuses on Egyptian language, literature, and archaeology. Students gain expertise in historical texts and material culture through world-class museum and library resources.

The History of Collecting and Display Certificate program offered at University of Southern California brings together journalists and professionals from the world of arts and culture who want to develop and refine their communication skills.

The M.A. program in Ancient Mediterranean Studies at Pennsylvania State University is a broad, interdisciplinary program focused on the cultures, literatures, and histories of the ancient Mediterranean world.

The Folklore and Public Culture programme at the University of Oregon offers B.A., M.A., and M.S. degrees. This full-time course explores human traditions and community identities. Students engage in interdisciplinary research at a leading American centre, gaining fresh perspectives on global and regional heritage.

The Religion programme at the University of Winnipeg is a collaborative Master of Arts delivered in partnership with the University of Manitoba. This postgraduate degree offers full-time study options, allowing students to access resources and expert supervision across two distinguished institutions in a joint academic format.

The dual degree in Community Planning and Historic Preservation from University of Maryland combines course work from the Historic Preservation and Urban Studies and Planning programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Historic Preservation and Master of Community Planning degrees with fewer credits than it would take to complete the two separately.

The Morgan State University Master of Arts Degree in Museum Studies and Historical Preservation is an interdisciplinary graduate program within the College of Liberal Arts. 

History Education  - Non-licensure from Westfield State University aims to provide qualified students with the opportunity to pursue graduate-level training in American history, combined with the requirements for a master’s in education. 

The Pastoral Studies - Apologetics program of Holy Apostles College and Seminary provides students with a biblical basis for the key Catholic teachings and customs.

Ancient Mediterranean Studies from University of Missouri - Columbia offers graduate work leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in three (3) main areas: Languages and Literature, Archaeology, and Arts and Humanities. 

The History - Medieval and Renaissance Studies programme at the University of Ottawa is a Master of Arts degree delivered in a public study mode. This two-year course offers an interdisciplinary specialisation, combining advanced historical research with specific training in medieval and modern research methodologies.

The Master of Arts in Classics and Early Christianity degree at Houston Baptist University  explores the origins, history, and literature of the Early Christian movement within the context of Judaism and Greco-Roman culture between roughly 300 BC and AD 200. 

A muse is someone, or something, that inspires. The ending, -ology, means to study. So museology is the study of inspiration. That’s what we do. That’s what our students at the Museology programme at the University of Washington, do. They study inspiration. They study how it fuels innovation, nurtures community, and propels positive change.

The M.A. in Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Victoria is a two-year, full-time master programme delivered on-campus. This public degree focuses on the history, literature, and archaeology of ancient cultures, providing a rigorous foundation for students to engage with the complexities of the Mediterranean world.