Overview

This MA Ancient Literature and Thought at the University of Warwick will foster your ability to read a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts in the original language and to develop nuanced understanding of the methodologies and critical approaches to the study of these texts within their historical, cultural and political contexts.

It provides an intensive introduction to literary theory tailored specifically to classicists, making it a unique pathway in the UK for classicists contemplating going on to a doctorate, and harnesses Warwick's strong interdisciplinary links between its departments of Classics and Ancient History, English and Comparative Literary Studies, and Philosophy.

You will undertake rigorous training in the close reading of texts and of Greco-Roman culture, while having flexibility to pursue your related interests both within the field of Classics and beyond through optional modules. You will also build subject specific, transferable skills in independent research, analysis, and communication.

Your career

Typical career paths chosen by our graduates include jobs in museums and the heritage sector, education, publishing, the civil service and further research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Roman Literature and Thought
Greek Literature and Thought
Advanced Ancient Language
Art of the Ancient World
Classical Epigraphy
Origins of Phenomenology
Feminist Literary Theory
Renaissance Culture and Society

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Ancient History General Studies Literature View 82 other Masters in Ancient History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will need to have achieved or be expecting to achieve a firm 2:1 undergraduate degree in Classics or a similar course of academic study with substantial course components in the area of Classics to be considered for entry.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29340 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12420 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time:

National: £6,210
International: £14,670

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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