Classics and Ancient History University of Liverpool

Overview

The programme’s modules help you to develop thematic perspectives on the ancient world and understand ideas that inform contemporary research. They build your skills in research and communication, encouraging you to adopt strategies for gathering and organising information, analysing complex evidence, evaluating propositions and articulating arguments for different audiences. 

As well as pursuing independent research, you will work with fellow students to coordinate and participate in a research colloquium.

Key Features

• You will choose from optional modules focused around the literary, documentary, visual and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome. These modules shed light on the lived experiences of people in Classical antiquity.
• Additional options in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology allow you to expand beyond Greece and Rome to the Mediterranean and the Near East, and to work with objects in our Garstang Museum collection. You can develop skills in ancient Greek or Latin language. You may also apply to study abroad at the British School of Athens or the British School of Rome as an accredited part of your degree.
• This variety allows you to tailor the Classics and Ancient History programme from University of Liverpool  to suit your interests, and prepares you for completing a dissertation on the agreed topic of your choice.

Career prospects

The programme provides academic training for those seeking a career in the HE sector.  It also forms a good background for careers elsewhere in education and in the heritage industry. Graduates will have enhanced skills suitable to a wide range of employment, especially where communication, critical thinking and research are key components of the role.  

The required module ‘Research Event’ (CLAH854) fosters skills such as event organization, teamwork, leadership and management, which will be transferrable to many future work environments.

With the Classics and Ancient History MA you are well equipped for a wide variety of jobs in sectors such as:

• Higher Education
• Heritage industry
• Museums
• Archives management
• Travel and tourism
• Teaching
• Journalism
• Civil service
• Finance
• Marketing.