Master of Arts - Ancient History and Classical Culture

Explore Ancient History and Classical Culture at Swansea University. Join our MA program and gain research skills for a global career. Apply now!

The Master of Arts in Ancient History and Classical Culture is a rigorous course that concentrates on the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, drawing on the expertise of internationally recognized scholars. This fascinating course allows students to observe how every aspect of the modern world has its roots in the civilizations of the Classical world. Students can study from the Mycenaean world to the later Roman Empire, specializing in history or literature, or a combination of the two. Ancient Greek and Latin can also be studied. Students are encouraged to build a methodological awareness as they are introduced to key concepts and interpretative techniques which have shaped the study of ancient civilizations in the modern world. Throughout the course, students will hone the specialist research skills needed for high-level work in any field of Ancient History and Classical Civilization.