Overview

If you choose the Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Ancient Studies programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the social, cultural and religious worlds of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Near East.

Enter the workforce

Alumni from the programme have started careers in:

Teaching in secondary education

Commercial research

Arts management

The broad cultural sector including: museums, archives, journalism, publishing, cultural tourism

Open Days

Join the Online Master’s Event on Thursday, 26 November, or the International Master’s Webinar on Tuesday, 6 October, to learn more about the programme and studying at VU Amsterdam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Story vs History: Borders and Barbarians

Politics and Society: Rome and the Creation of Empire

Master language: Greek Epigraphy

Master language: Latin Epigraphy

Research Project: Woman's Literacy

Research Project: Transtextual Characters

Religion and Society: From Constantine to Muhammad

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Ancient History Classics View 22 other Masters in Ancient History in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).

To be admitted into the MA programme Classics and Ancient Civilizations; track Ancient Studies you are expected to meet the following requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines:

Classics (Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur);

Ancient Studies (Oudheidwetenschappen);

History with Ancient History as specialization;

Archaeology;

Religious Studies;

Assyriology;

Philosophy;

A similar degree programme with a relevant specialization

the ability to carry out a survey of primary sources (literary or material) and secondary literature and to derive from this a 'status quaestionis'.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20400 EUR / year

≈ 20400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / 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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Overview

Enter the workforce

Open Days

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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