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Overview
Do you want to be challenged to become an expert in the literature and linguistics of classical languages or in the cultures and religions of Ancient Greece, Rome or the Near East? Then the Master's in Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Ancient Studies – may be the programme for you from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Strengths of the programme
- The collaborating universities are leading research universities in Europe
- You will gain a world-class, interdisciplinary education
- Opportunity to follow your own interests in research projects
- Teaching in small classes
Enter the workforce
A Master’s degree in Classics and Ancient Civilizations gives you three main options.
You can start working, using your in-depth knowledge and academic skills, in areas like arts management, commercial research, or the broader cultural sector – including museums, archives, journalism, publishing and cultural tourism.Programme Structure
Courses
- Block 1: Story vs. History: Rhetoric & Propaganda (interdisciplinary course)
- Block 2: The Ancient World & Modern Theory: The Female Perspective (interdisciplinary course)
- Block 1: The Language of Literature: How to Make a Myth? (specialization course Classics)
- Block 2: Echoing Texts and Themes: Medea, Intertextual Heroine (specialization course Classics)
- Block 1: Politics and Society: Republican Rome and the Creation of Empire (specialization course Ancient Studies)
- Block 2: Religion and Society: From Constantine to Muhammad (specialization course Ancient Studies)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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More details
The next VU Online Master's Event will take place on Saturday 5 March.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Ancient History View 33 other Masters in Ancient History in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
The admission requirements are:
- For the specialization Classics, you must have a Bachelor’s degree in Classics from an accredited university;
- For the specialization Ancient Studies, you must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and must have taken academic courses equivalent to at least one full-time semester of academic studies (30 EC) in Classics, Ancient Studies, Archaeology or History (with demonstrable relationship to Ancient Studies).
Tuition Fee
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International
16830 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16830 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2209 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2209 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Amsterdam
1000 - 1500 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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