Classics (research)
| Specialisation of: | Classics and Ancient Civilisations (research) |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts in Classics and Ancient Civilisations (research) |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60039 |
Classics refers to the multidisciplinary study of the Greek and Roman world, including Latin literature of the modern period, Ancient Philosophy and Ancient History. Research in Classics, particularly Greek, is very strong at Leiden.
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.
Career
As a graduate of a two-year research master’s degree you are qualified to work as a junior academic researcher in an academic environment or carry out further research work on a PhD programme. Those not wishing to pursue an academic career might consider a position for which an academic level of thinking and working is required. Away from academia, career options open to you include working within the fields of publishing or teaching, at policy-making departments of governmental bodies, within the education sector, or within cultural tourism.
With more than fifty percent of Classics’ graduates from Leiden moving into education, you will be in good company if you seek out a career in teaching. You will be qualified to take the teacher-training programme at the ICLON Graduate School of Education, leading to a teaching qualification in Greek, Latin and Classic Cultural Studies for Dutch upper-secondary schools. You have to speak fluent Dutch to follow the course, and there are some additional entry requirements.
