Overview

Students gain a thorough grounding in the key aspects of and approaches to ancient history.

They develop the ability to assess historical evidence critically and synthesise historical data from printed, manuscript, archaeological, numismatic, epigraphic, and papyrological sources, and are equipped with the tools necessary for further research in this field.

Careers

This Ancient History MA offered at the University College London (UCL) degree provides an outstanding foundation for those wishing to undertake PhD research and pursue an academic career. It is also popular with students wishing to go into journalism, the civil service, business, museums and heritage and the education sector.

Employability

Students develop an enviable range of skills by taking this degree. Debates, small-group seminars and tutorials help students to acquire strong presentation and negotiation skills for their future career.

The analytical and research skills gained are also highly valued by employers from a range of industries.

There are many additional activities available, both within the department and the wider UCL community, to help students focus on employability skills whilst they are here, for example, departmental careers talks and networking opportunities with UCL History alumni.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Alexander (Royal Holloway)

Beginner's Latin for Research

Classical Chinese Medicine

Ecology and Economy of the Roman Empire (at the ICS)

Hellenistic Encounters with Egypt

Hellenistic Epigraphy

Latin Epigraphy

Lived Ancient Religion in Hellenistic Greece

Propaganda and Ideology in Rome

Persepolis (King's College London)

Roman Britain (King's College London)

Roman Egypt (King's College)

Students may also be able to take modules outside the department should they wish

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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109

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Knowledge of a relevant ancient language (e.g. Latin, Hebrew, Akkadian) is a prerequisite (minimum GCSE or one year's study as part of a BA degree).

Tuition Fees

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33000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time:

UK: £8,000
International: £16,500

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.

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Overview

Students gain a thorough grounding in the key aspects of and approaches to ancient history.

Careers

Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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