Overview

The two-year Ancient History (research) MA programme at Leiden University focuses on a wide array of subjects including Roman social history, acculturation and romanisation theory, Graeco-Roman religion, and the rise of early Judaism. You will become adept in the study of documentary texts, in particular those of Greek inscriptions. During the programme you will also learn how to apply methodologies from various other disciplines to bring new perspectives to the topics you study and analyse and critique the latest academic theories in the field of Ancient History.

As an Ancient History research master's student you will be part of a lively, ambitious, and international community that includes students from a variety of disciplines such as history, classics and archaeology. Your lecturers have typically been the recipients of various prizes and research grants.

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Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands

Programme Structure

Programme overview:

The programme starts with an intensive Literature Seminar, which covers the first eight weeks of the semester. During this course you will discuss recent insights and key issues within the field of Ancient History.

You will take two Research Seminars during which you will carry out research on the basis of primary source material or published documents. You will take one Research Seminar during the first semester. The second Research Seminar may be taken during the second semester, or abroad during the third semester.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Ancient History General Studies View 18 other Masters in General Studies 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

IELTS

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a Dutch research university in History or a comparable degree with a relevant specialisation.

Tuition Fee

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International

20900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20900 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Leiden

850 - 1250 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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