MA in Classical Studies
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 7,080 *
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Introduction
This fascinating course examines many different aspects of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds – their literature, history, archaeology, languages and material culture – through a scholarly tradition that is both fast-moving and long-standing. You'll investigate the different disciplinary areas within Classical Studies, and you will come into direct contact with a wide range of evidence from classical antiquity including literary texts and material artefacts, which you’ll examine from multiple theoretical and methodological perspectives. You will also acquire and develop research skills that will enhance your knowledge of the ancient Greco-Roman world and prepare you for independent study, culminating in a dissertation.
Key features of the course
- Explores the question of ‘how we know what we know' about the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome
- Takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying the ancient body, from birth, through ancient medicine, dress and beauty to death
- Draws on cutting-edge research by members of the Classical Studies department
- Concludes with a substantial piece of independent research on a topic of your choice.
Program Outcome
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Curriculum
Course details
To gain the 180 credits you require for this qualification, you must study the modules in the order shown below and pass part 1 before progressing to part 2.
- MA Classical Studies part 1 (A863)
- MA Classical Studies part 2 (A864)
Or from the discontinued modules A860, A861 if you started before 2014.
Please note that MA Classical Studies part 2 (A864) is worth 120 credits. Module fees for postgraduate modules are based on the number of credits you study. Therefore, the fee for this 120-credit postgraduate module will be double that for the 60-credit module MA Classical Studies part 1 (A863).
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 60 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.