62 Part-time Master's degrees in Classics

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.

The Classics program at Tufts University is designed for students who wish to go beyond the bachelor's level to attain a broader and deeper knowledge of the classics for one or more of the following purposes: teaching, further graduate study, digital technology, or publishing.

The Classics programme at the University of Otago offers a deep dive into the ancient Mediterranean world. Available as a full-time or part-time B.A. degree, this three-year course explores the history, literature, and languages of Greece and Rome, providing students with a foundational understanding of modern society.

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 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 Graduate School of Classical Education from Hillsdale College, now offering two master’s degree programs, fills a pressing need in American education for teachers and administrators who have a deep understanding of the principles and practices of classical education—a sound, time-tested course of study that leads students toward intellectual, moral, and civic virtue.

Classical Studies is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.

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 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 Classical Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient civilisations. This master level course provides students with rigorous academic training in a public study mode. It is designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of classical antiquity through advanced research.

If you want to expand your understanding of, or research into, classical literature and language then this programme offers you the perfect opportunity to do just that. Our Classics course at Royal Holloway University of London also provides postgraduates with the ideal foundation for conducting research at doctoral level.

This Classical Studies MA course from The Open University UK examines many different aspects of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds – their literature, history, philosophy, archaeology, languages and material culture – through a scholarly tradition that is both fast-moving and long-standing. 

The Classics and Ancient History programme from Swansea University is a rigorous course that concentrates on the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, drawing on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars.

The Faculty of Humanities offers a Master of Arts in Latin (CW) at University of Johannesburg. Join us and expand your career! 

The Faculty of Humanities is offering a very good Master of Arts in Greek at University of Johannesburg. 

The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Greek (CW) at University of Johannesburg. In the short dissertation, students have the option of concentrating on Classical Greek, Hellenistic Greek (New Testament and Church Fathers), Byzantine Greek or Modern Greek.

Classics (Part-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David concentrates on the literature and culture of the Greco-Roman world in the original language. 

The Classical Studies program of the Case Western Reserve University teaches students to critically analyze texts and material culture by using various theoretical approaches.

The master of Classical Studies at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology. 

The University of Otago offers the Classics programme as a three-year Bachelor of Arts, with flexible full-time study modes available. Students explore ancient Mediterranean civilisations through literature, history, and archaeology. This degree develops critical thinking and analytical skills essential for diverse modern careers.