Classics and Ancient Civilisations (Research): Classics

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Classics refers to the multidisciplinary study of the Greek and Roman world, including modern Latin literature, Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Judaism, Emerging Christianity and Ancient History.

As a graduate of a two-year research master's degree you are qualified to work as a junior academic researcher or carry out further research work on a PhD programme. The programme also prepares you for functions outside of academe in which advanced research skills and substantial practical research experience are among the qualifications required.The use of insights from advanced literary theory makes an important addition to the common methodological toolbox which students of this Research Master can draw. The Department of Classics in Leiden is the oldest in the Netherlands and has held chairs in Latin and Greek since the university was founded in 1575. The academic staff responsible for this specialisation is internationally renowned for their research work. Research in Classics, particularly Greek, is very strong at Leiden.

Programme internationalization: * Studying abroad is optional.
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This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

Knowledge minimumPrevious educationKnowledge minimum: Please check the specific additional requirements per specialization on Previous education: BA degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Additional language requirements: * IELTS overall band: 7 * TOEFL paper based: 600 * TOEFL computer based: 250 * TOEFL internet based: 100 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands