Classics
The MA in Classics is suitable for graduates with a degree in Classics or related disciplines who want to acquire a deeper understanding of the ancient world. It offers small-group teaching and individual supervision by internationally respected specialists, and it will enable you both to deepen your understanding of the ancient world and to develop transferable skills in research, group discussion, oral presentation, and academic writing.
The UCD School of Classics is a lively community which organises a wide range of events; for instance, we host regular lectures by visiting scholars from Ireland and abroad, mentor conferences organised by graduate students and hold practical workshops in the Classical Museum.
Small-group teaching by specialists in the area
Intensive student participation
The only Irish university with a Classical Museum. It is also the largest collection of Greek and Roman antiquities on display in Ireland
Subjects taught
Modules Cover Topics Such as:
The Epic Tradition
The Age of Marius and Sulla
Exploring New Worlds
Warfare and Society
Ancient Political Thought
Entry requirements
This programme is intended for graduates with degrees in classics or related subjects including English, History, or Archaeology. An upper second class honours degree (NFQ Level 8), or the international equivalent is required.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Application dates
The following entry routes are available:
MA Classics FT (Z044)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
MA Classics PT (Z105)
Duration 2 Years
Attend Part Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Credits
90
Duration
Z044: 1 year full-time or Z105: 2 years part-time.
MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face
Fees
MA Classics (Z044) Full Time
EU fee per year - €7055
nonEU fee per year - €19200
MA Classics (Z105) Part Time
EU fee per year - €4235
nonEU fee per year - €9600
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
Enrolment dates
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
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Careers & Employability
Our graduates progress to a wide range of interesting careers.
Many of our alumni work in international business, foreign affairs and Dublin's vibrant tech sector, where a background in the humanities is particularly valued. Other graduates work in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including education, the media, NGOs and the Arts. For students who are inspired to continue their study of Classics, the MA is ideal preparation for further PhD research.