Overview

In this Classics and the Ancient World degree from King's College London, you can explore classical texts and thought in their ancient context as well as consider how the classical world has been reflected in later periods and how the ancient world has shaped the modern.It’s an interdisciplinary master’s degree that doesn’t require any prior knowledge of ancient languages, as you can study texts in translation. However, you can choose to learn ancient Greek, Latin, or other ancient languages if you wish, and you will have the option to study ancient texts in the original, if you already have advanced reading skills in ancient languages.This is an intercollegiate degree, which means you’ll be taught by the best Classics scholars from King’s, UCL and Royal Holloway. But by choosing King’s, you’ll join one of the largest Classics departments in the UK, ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021), while benefiting from its links to the Institute of Classical Studies and access to one of the best Classics libraries in the country.

Key benefits

Learn from a Classics department ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021) and in the top five UK Classics Departments in the QS World Rankings 2025.
Study in one of the UK’s largest and oldest departments of Classics. Classics has been taught on the Strand for over 200 years.
Learn about the ancient world beyond Greece and Rome.
Choose from an extraordinarily wide choice of modules that draw on the resources of the whole of the University of London.
Enjoy an unrivalled location for the study of the ancient world thanks to London’s unique range of specialist libraries, museums and galleries.
Learn an ancient language, such as ancient Greek, or Latin or enhance existing linguistic skills with optional language modules.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hellenistic Poetry
Latin Literary Letters
The Ancient Pantomime Dancer
Roman Comedy
Medieval Latin Literature
Alexander’s Afterlife
Persepolis: A Cultural Biography of the “Wonder of the East”
Greek Religion
Classical Frontiers: Northern Black Sea in Antiquity

Pompeii and Herculaneum: History, Society & Afterlife

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
2:1 BA degree with honours in Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Archaeology, or a related subject such as English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32100 GBP / year

≈ 32100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14450 GBP / year

≈ 14450 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time tuition fees UK £7,225 per year
Part time tuition fees International £16,050 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / 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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