With our MA in Classical Art and Archaeology, research from three top universities and active fieldwork projects bring the ancient world vividly to life. Our Classical Art and Archaeology postgraduate course is designed for those who want to further their understanding of the ancient world. The course draws upon the expertise of several members of the department who have research interests in ancient art and visual culture, religion, food and diet, social class, architectural aesthetics, and city design in Italy, Greece, Türkiye, and the wider Mediterranean. This MA programme is jointly run with King’s College London and UCL, enabling you to take full advantage of the teaching expertise of all three institutions. This approach offers up an unparalleled range of modules including those on epigraphy, literature and the ancient languages. Take part in one of the most extensive programmes of research seminars and training programmes offered by any UK institution. Gain access to the Royal Holloway library, the Institute of Classical Studies , the Warburg Institute , the British Library , Senate House Library , and other specialised libraries in the School of Advanced Study . You will also benefit from access to the world-renowned collections of the Museum of London and the British Museum. Build valuable workplace skills in critical analysis, creative thinking, and effective communication and access one of the UK’s largest postgraduate networks.
Graduates of classical degrees have much to offer potential employers having developed a range of transferable skills, both practical and theoretical, whilst studying with us. With up to 90% of our most recent graduates now working or in further study, according to the Complete University Guide 2015, it’s true to say our graduates are highly employable.
In recent years, PhD graduates, many of whom have progressed from our MA programmes, have taken up academic positions at Oxford, Bristol and Roehampton Universities. Outside of academia, our graduates have embarked on teaching careers in the UK and overseas, undertaken archaeological and museum work and pursued careers in journalism, finance, politics and the arts.
Home (UK) students tuition fee per year*: £12,500
EU and international students tuition fee per year**: £24,000
Other essential costs***: Students living in Egham and selecting intercollegiate modules taught on the London campus twice per week over two terms should budget approximately £800–£1,000 per year for travel (with a 16-25 railcard), reflecting peak-time rail fares and typical additional Underground costs. Limited reimbursement is available, but it will not cover all expenses.
How do I pay for it? Find out more about funding options, including loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries.
and ** These tuition fees apply to students starting their course on a full-time basis in the academic year 2027/28. Students studying on the standard part-time course structure over two years are charged 50% of the full-time applicable fee for each study year.
Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase all postgraduate tuition fees annually. For further information, see fees and funding.
* These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2027/28 academic year and are included as a guide. Refers to specific individual items of £50 or more, and excludes accommodation, commuting, food, books/other learning materials and printing costs.
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| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 37 位 | 伦敦国王学院King's College London | 1年 | 34000英镑/年 |