MA/MS in Classics and Ancient Civilizations: Classics
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands•QS 2027 #119 =
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Offered by Universiteit Leiden in Leiden, Netherlands, MA/MS in Classics and Ancient Civilizations: Classics is a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 11 months. It carries 60.0 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 Master, a specialization of the Classics and Ancient Civilizations program at Leiden University, gives you the opportunity to study the Greek and Roman world with a focus on Greek and Latin language and literature. Classics at Leiden University ranks among the best programs in the world. The seminars are taught by enthusiastic teachers, who invite you to be involved in innovative research on Greek and Latin literature, ancient history and philosophy. Leiden University, with a Classics tradition that goes back to 1575, has a great library and excellent research facilities.
The program is taught by academic staff internationally renowned for their research. Research in Classics at Leiden University is at the leading edge of the field. External lecturers are regularly invited to teach on specialized topics. And, every semester, a number of national and international speakers - both well-known experts and promising young researchers – are invited to speak in the lecture series Forum Antiquum. You will also benefit from the collaboration of classicists from different Universities in the National Research School in Classics (OIKOS).
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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 11 months.
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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