72 Master's in Classics in Europe

The Classics and Ancient History (by research) course at the University of Birmingham covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.

Our Classical Art and Archaeology course at Royal Holloway University of London is designed for those who want to further their understanding of the classical world through the advanced study of the art and archaeology of the Greeks and Romans. 

The Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Classics, designed for those with a solid foundation in Greek and/or Latin. This programme spans one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students, providing an in-depth exploration of classical literature, culture, and its modern implications through evening classes.

The PGCE on Education (Latin with Classics) at King's College London provides a clear, thoughtful and critical introduction to teaching Latin with Classics, drawing on leading education research carried out at King's. The department works in close partnership with schools in designing, delivering and assessing our programme in order to develop excellent, reflective classroom practitioners.

The Programme in Confucian Classical Studies from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David focuses on studying and researching the ancient religions, languages and great texts of China.

Classics at Leiden University ranks among the best programs in the world. The seminars are taught by enthusiastic teachers, who invite you to be involved in innovative research on Greek and Latin literature, ancient history and philosophy. Leiden University, with a Classics tradition that goes back to 1575, has a great library and excellent research facilities.

The Classics programme offered by Swansea University enables you to undertake a research project led by your own passions and interests.

The Classics and Ancient Civilizations - Research programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam trains you to function successfully in a research-oriented position either in academia or in professional fields.

The M.Phil. Classics at Trinity College Dublin is a comprehensive postgraduate programme available in full-time and part-time study modes. This one-year degree offers advanced training in the history, literature, and archaeology of Greece and Rome, providing an ideal foundation for doctoral research or professional development.

The MSt in Classical Hebrew Studies offered at the University of Oxford lasts for one teaching year, namely from October to June. While it is a master’s degree in its own right, and may be taken by those with no future study plans beyond that point, it is designed especially for those with a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew.

This Classical Indian Religion course at the University of Oxford introduces you to the religions of India whose literature has been expressed primarily in Sanskrit and the Middle Indic languages, especially Prakrit and Pali.

The Classical Civilisation MA at Birkbeck, University of London, is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed for those without prior knowledge of Greek and Latin. This course, commencing in October 2026, allows students to engage deeply with the classical world through evening seminars and independent study.

This Literature, Culture and Thought M.Phil programme from the University of Cambridge provides students with the critical and theoretical tools to enable them to undertake an in-depth study of specific aspects of European literature and culture and/or Latin American and Francophone contexts.

The Classics and Philosophy program, offered by the Departments of Philosophy and Law of Novosibirsk State University, is designed for students wishing to pursue graduate study in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, literature and art. 

The Master of Literature (MLitt) in Classics at University College Dublin is a comprehensive two-year programme designed for full-time students. This course, delivered on campus, involves rigorous research culminating in a thesis of 40,000 to 60,000 words. Students may also opt for part-time study, extending the duration to four years.

The Greek and-or Latin Languages and Literature offered at the University of Oxford can be used as a route to the DPhil, if then followed by two years of doctoral study. Applicants for the MPhil wishing to enter doctoral programmes elsewhere after their master's degree at Oxford are also welcomed.

The University of Warwick MPhil/PhD in Classics and Ancient History allows you to immerse yourself in a chosen research field from our wide range of expertise.

The Classics program offered by University College Dublin is a two-year research programme, leading to the production of a thesis of 40,000 to 60,000 words which will treat its subject in a systematic and independent way.

The Classics degree at the University of Nottingham will build your understanding of Classical antiquity and its modern reception, introducing a range of approaches for studying the Greek and Roman worlds.

The Language Science with a Specialisation in Latin programme at Stockholm University aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in Latin. It also strengthens your grasp of research methodology, research ethics and your ability to carry out scientific reasoning.