StudyQA — Master: Classics and Ancient Civilisations: Classics

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The Master's specialisation in Classics at Leiden University includes studies on classical Greek and Latin languages, but also on Ancient History, Ancient Philosophy, Papyrology and Renaissance Latin.

The academic staff responsible for these courses are internationally renowned for their research work. The result is a master's programme which provides you with a comprehensive view of the classical world, while defining the significance it still has for modern society. This programme qualifies you for the Teacher-training programme in Classics. Five reasons to study Classics in Leiden: * The MA offers an array of specialised courses and research topics tailored to your individual needs. * You benefit from the expertise of three Universities, as the Classics programme is organised in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam (VU). * You are free to follow courses from other relevant fields such as ancient history or classical philosophy * The courses of the MA are taught by a small but dedicated staff of active researchers, many of whom have received prestigious prizes and research grants. * We value intensive and informal communication with our students.

Specialisations

The MA in Classics offers the choice of two specialisations-Literature or Linguistics. Both tracks make use of an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the languages and the cultural-historical subjects, enabling you to concentrate on areas outside of your immediate field of study.

Specialisation: Linguistics

This specialisation focuses on linguistic and formal aspects to examine ancient textual sources. You will concentrate on Syntax (the use of aspect and modes, particles), Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis (examining communication strategies and rhetoric for the transmission of information) and reflection on language use in antiquity.Please use the menu on the right hand side to view the other specialisations of this programme.

Specialisation: Literature

Within this specialisation you will focus on the study of ancient textual sources, primarily on their content. You will cover a wide array of topics (depending on the courses you choose), including Interpretation, Genre, Nachleben, Literary Criticism in Antiquity and Intertextuality.

Classics has its own national research school, OIKOS, that organises a number of courses for PhD students in the area of Graeco-Roman Antiquity. OIKOS stimulates and coordinates research efforts in the same area, and promotes the formation of an international network of researchers. The procedure for admission to the PhD track is conducted through job applications.

You should have a BA degree in Classics obtained from a university in the Netherlands, or a comparable qualification obtained from a university outside the Netherlands.If you are a student with an international degree, please show clearly on your application form how much original ancient Greek and Latin you have done (indicate for example the number of pages read, whether you studied original texts or translations, and specify the contents of the various subjects). English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 90