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
- Story vs. History: Rhetoric & Propaganda
- The Ancient World & Modern Theory: The Female Perspective
- The Language of Literature: How to Make a Myth?
- Echoing Texts and Themes: Medea, Intertextual Heroine
- Politics and Society: Republican Rome and the Creation of Empire
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
Ancient History Classics View 26 other Masters in Ancient History in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
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
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).
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
25900 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25900 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2601 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Amsterdam
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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