What will I learn?

This Masters programme offers you the opportunity to explore the ancient world from a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective from the Near-East to North-Western Europe. It is based in Classics, with the participation of Archaeology, Egyptology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies. The programme makes extensive use of the unique collections in the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Kelvin Hall as well as the university library Special Collections. Essay and dissertation topics can be tailor-made to suit your interests. According to programme convenor Dr Angela McDonald, "Our students don't just study the ancient world they hold it in their hands through our handling sessions. The teaching encourages research into the objects and we have several research projects currently under way." You will also have the opportunity to take up an ancient language (Greek, Latin, Egyptian, Hebrew, early Gaelic, Welsh) from scratch, or continue it at advanced level.

Which department am I in?

University of Glasgow

Study options

Full Time (12 Months)

Tuition fees

£2,205.00 (2,40,248) Month

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Gilmorehill Campus

University of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (12 Months)

Tuition fees

£2,205.00 (2,40,248) Month

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Gilmorehill Campus

University of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.