32 Ancient History Master's degrees found
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32 Ancient History Master's degrees found
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Ca' Foscari University of Venice
MA in Ancient Civilisations: Literature, History and Archaeology
- Venice, Italy
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Italian
This Master's Degree Program aims to produce experts in philology, ancient literature, ancient history, and archaeology. According to the curriculum chosen, students will acquire specialist skills and methods in archaeology, ancient art and material culture history, languages, and literature of ancient Greek and Latin civilizations or ancient history (including Greek, Roman, and ancient East history).
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University of Groningen
MA in Classics & Ancient Civilizations: Classics
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Classics & Ancient Civilizations: Classics offers a broad approach to Antiquity through the integration of classical languages and ancient cultural history. We have strong expertise in Hellenistic literature, Greek linguistics, Greek religion, Latin poetry of the early Empire, and Literature in its spatial and socio-cultural context. We also provide excellent teaching: two of the staff members were already elected Lecturers of the Year. You are going to study in a relatively small and friendly community, with an internationally research-oriented climate, at a vibrant university city with many international students.
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
MA in Archaeology & the Ancient Near East - Prehistory Section
- Jerusalem, Israel
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Hebrew University’s MA in Archaeology & the Ancient Near East – Prehistory Section tackles these questions and more, exploring the evolutionary, genetic, and cultural forces that shaped early human history. From the earliest stone tools of the Paleolithic to the agricultural revolutions of the Neolithic, the program provides a deep dive into the prehistoric era—before the advent of writing—when humans first developed the technologies, behaviors, and adaptations that set the stage for civilization.
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University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA Antiquity: Classics and Ancient History pathway
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
MA Antiquity: Classics and Ancient History pathway offers an ideal opportunity to pursue your interests in the Greco-Roman world in greater depth and also provides an ideal foundation for further research at the doctoral level. All students take at least one classical language module, plus a general module on Research and Scholarship designed to introduce them to the professional skills required by an independent researcher. This is one of several pathways available on the Antiquity MA.
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King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Ancient History MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Ancient History MA offers an advanced study of Greek, Roman, and Near-Eastern history. With one required module on historical analysis techniques, you’ll have the flexibility to choose from a variety of optional modules and complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice. This University of London intercollegiate course combines expertise from King’s, UCL, Royal Holloway, and the Institute of Classical Studies, giving you access to top-tier academics and a wide range of modules.
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University of Pavia
Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art)
- Pavia, Italy
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This two-year English Language Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art) was recognized as a Department of Excellence by the Italian Ministry of Education for 2018-2022 and ranked top 30 in the 2018 QS World Ranking for the subject Classics & Ancient History.
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University of Bologna
Master in Archeology and Cultures of the Ancient World: Applied Critical Archaeology and Heritage
- Bologna, Italy
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master in Applied Critical Archaeology and Heritage (ACRA) brings the study of the past and heritage to the future. With completely innovative options, designed specifically for this degree and dealing with aspects as diverse as critical archaeology, landscape, digital tools, and heritage studies, ACRA will provide students with all the skills needed to successfully forge their path within the professional sector and the international academic one alike.
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International Hellenic University (IHU)
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MA in the Classical Archaeology and the Ancient History of Macedonia
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Online
MA
Full time, Part time
3 semesters
Distance learning, On-Campus
English
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The MA in the Classical Archaeology and the Ancient History of Macedonia Programme is being offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University.
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University of Siena
Classics
- Siena, Italy
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Italian
Attending the Master’s Degree Course in Classics proposed by the University of Siena means studying the ancient world through a multidisciplinary approach, capable of making the student grasp the determinant values of the ancient cultural dimension, with its common traits and no less important differences compared to the modern one. Students will acquire advanced disciplinary and methodological skills not only in the two classical languages, in classical philology and in ancient history, but also in the anthropology of the ancient world, a discipline linked to the “interdepartmental center of anthropology and the ancient world”. Among the other subjects included in the curriculum, there are disciplines that complete the path of the classicist future: papyrology, Greek and Latin paleography, Byzantine civilization, medieval Latin and humanistic literature, the history of ancient philosophy, and classical archeology.
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Universidad de Alicante
Master in History of the Mediterranean World and its Regions: from Prehistory to the Middle Ages
- Alicante, Spain
Master
Full time
2 semesters
Blended
Spanish
To recognize Mediterranean identity means to explore the cultural diversity of European society. Our objective is to find mechanisms in favor of integration, respect for diversity, and cohesion within the Mediterranean and European territory. In this sense, the master can give graduates the research training necessary to identify the socioeconomic, political, and cultural structures inherited from Prehistory, Ancient History, and the Middle Ages, to be able to apply a proper historical analysis.
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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Master Universitario en Unión Europea Y China (Interuniversitario Con La Universidad a Distancia De Madrid)
- Madrid, Spain
Master
Full time
1 year
Distance learning
Spanish, English
Fast-track counseling
It is recognized that the European Union is the most advanced experience in integration processes in the world. As the Treaties were reformed, from 1957 to the present, the Community and then the European Union, have received a greater number of powers and, consequently, it has occupied an increasingly relevant space in the political, economic, and social life of the States that form it building a legal and political system, of international recognition, a fact that has mobilized public attention.
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Universidade de Vigo
Interuniversity Master of Archeology and Ancient Sciences
- Vigo, Spain
- Ourense, Spain
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Spanish
The Interuniversity Master's Degree in "Archaeology and Antiquity Sciences" began its journey in the 2010-11 academic year and has already gone through several reforms that have contributed to improving it significantly. At present we have just passed the positive evaluation of the ACSUG and the Ministry of Universities of the 4th edition of the master. Our master's degree is a unique offer in the Galician university system and unique in Spain.
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Universitat de Barcelona
Master's Degree in Ancient Cultures and Languages
- Barcelona, Spain
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
The master's degree in Ancient Cultures and Languages is unique in Europe, due to its specific character and course structure. It provides instruction in the three fundamental ancient languages ' Greek, Latin and Hebrew ' and offers the chance to specialize in the cultures of two geographical areas of the ancient world, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, which were immersed in a process of 'fruitful interaction' for many centuries. The course plots a course from the origins of Mesopotamian civilization to the present day, taking in the languages, scripts and cultural manifestations of the ancient world.
University of Winchester
MA History
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
History at Winchester concentrates on different geographical scales of history, including local and global perspectives. It gives you the opportunity to engage with a range of approaches to the study of history, examining a range of historical subjects from ancient history to the present.
Youngstown State University (YSU)
M.A. in History with Certificate in Applied History
Master
Full time
On-Campus
The MA in History with Certificate in Applied History is designed both to give students a grounding in American history and historical research at the graduate level and to introduce them to ideas and techniques useful in the applied history of the built environment.
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Master Programmes in Humanities Studies History Ancient History
A master’s degree is an advanced education program for students wholly dedicated to their field. Most programs take two additional years of full-time study to complete and require that students submit a final project.
So what is a Master in Ancient History? These programs develop a student’s understanding of past societies. Advanced courses in history typically focus on classical Greek and Roman civilizations. Students may learn how ancient empires shaped the modern world and impacted politics, religion, science, art, and philosophy. Graduate students may be required to conduct their own research by reviewing historical documents and analyzing new finds in archaeology. Students can learn to critically evaluate evidence and develop their own ideas about ancient life.
Graduates gain a deeper understanding of the shaping of the modern world. This foundational knowledge enables analysis of current politics, law, and international relationships. Students learn research skills that empower them to locate and critique obscure information. Many improve their writing and speaking abilities as well.
Every program is different, and costs can vary dramatically depending on the university. Students are encouraged to contact admissions departments for details. Online universities are usually less expensive, as students do not have to pay for transportation or additional living costs associated with traditional universities.
A graduate with an advanced degree in ancient history can often find work as a teacher. There may be opportunities to teach at multiple levels of the education system. In addition to working in front of students in a classroom, some graduates help develop curriculum. They can analyze, edit, and write new material. These skills can translate to multimedia markets, and some graduates find work as writers or consultants for publications and entertainment projects. Graduates may also work in museums as curators or lend their expertise to research projects.
It is important to consider as many options as possible before deciding on a specific course of study. Many online programs offer the same level of education as traditional degrees but with greater flexibility. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.