Classics Master's in South Africa

South Africa offers very affordable Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The ‘Rainbow Nation’ excels in disciplines like Development Studies, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. Tuition fees are among the lowest in the world, and many study programmes are taught in English. International students also enjoy low costs of living and have the opportunity to explore South Africa’s beautiful cities and landscape, which includes Table Mountain, the Garden Route, and gorgeous beaches.

A Classics degree is dedicated to the study of ancient Greece and Rome, including studying Latin and Ancient Greek languages, philosophy, and archaeology. The programme gives you a well-rounded understanding of these two civilisations that transformed the ancient world. Specialisations in Classics include classical languages, philosophy, literature, art and architecture, and archaeology. Throughout the programme, you will gain proficiency in ancient languages, learn to analyse texts and artefacts, explore ancient philosophy, develop archaeological skills, and acquire advanced research abilities so that you can build a career in academia, archaeology, or cultural institutions.