Overview

The Classics and Ancient History programme from The University of Manchester is designed to introduce students to advanced study in their chosen field and to equip them with the skills required for doctoral research. The programme and most modules within it allow students to tailor their advanced study and research-preparation to their interests, needs and existing knowledge.

We also offer a specialist route through the MA, the City of Rome pathway. This pathway involves taking a course unit at the British School at Rome, for which you prepare by studying a course on Roman social and urban history.

We expect all students to study Greek or Latin at an appropriate level. However, no existing knowledge of Latin or Greek is required, and we welcome students who want to begin their study of the ancient languages during their MA.

Career opportunities

This non-vocational master's degree teaches and develops a wealth of transferable skills, and enables students to keep a very wide range of career options open.

Recent graduates have gone on to vocational MAs (eg in Gallery and Museum Studies), PhDs in Classics or Ancient History, teaching, contract researching or working in local or central government, commerce or industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Study of the Ancient World

Directed Reading (semester first)

Directed Reading (semester second)

Advice & Abuse: Horace's Satires and Epistles

Genre in Ancient Philosophy

Course Provided By British School At Rome

Writing and Power in the Ancient Greek World

Greek Lyric poetry

Augustan-Rome

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Ancient History Classics View 43 other Masters in Classics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you intend to follow the Rome Pathway, you should submit a 500-word statement outlining your reasons for wanting to study at the British School in Rome, and the project you intend to research while staying in Rome.Some English Language test results are only valid for two years.
Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28500 GBP / year

≈ 28500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13000 GBP / year

≈ 13000 GBP / year

Additional Details

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £6,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,000

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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