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.
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.
