MA/MS in Classics & Ancient Civilizations (research)
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands•QS 2027 #119 =
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MA/MS in Classics & Ancient Civilizations (research) at Universiteit Leiden in Leiden, Netherlands is a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,300 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
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Overview
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) master's at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Ancient Near East.The research master's programme distinguishes itself from other similar master's programmes by consistently integrating Greek and Roman Antiquity, the world of the Hebrew Bible, ancient Judaism, emerging Christianity, Egypt (ancient, antique and late-antique) and the cuneiform cultures of Ancient Mesopotamia, within their broader context.
The number of specialisations offered by the Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme is unparalleled.You will be able to tailor your study programme to your personal interests by creating your own combination of courses within the specialisation of your choice from other research master’s programmes within the Faculties of Humanities.
The programme makes creative use of a wide range of research methods, all of them well-represented at Leiden University. Traditional philology with its intimate knowledge of languages and texts, while still indispensable, is enriched by literary studies, cultural history, and the analysis of material culture.
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Frequently asked questions
Universiteit Leiden awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 2 years.
Tuition for international students is EUR 22,300 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
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