MA (Classics)

College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
MA (Classics)

Course overview

This programme provides multidisciplinary training in the professional skills required for the study of Classical Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. Areas of focus in the programme follow the research interests of staff, and reflect our thematic research focus on fusion and transformation between the cultures and languages of Graeco-Roman Antiquity and those of the Early Christian world and the Middle Ages, including Ireland.

Key facts

Entry requirements

Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent with Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in Classics, Classical Civilisation, Medieval Studies, or a related discipline.

Duration: 1 year, full-time

Next start date: September 2013

ECTS weighting: 90

Average intake: 10

Closing date: You are advised to apply early, which may result in an early offer; see the offer round dates

Mode of study:
Taught

Course outline

All students study a language as part of the programme. Latin is offered at all levels from beginners’ to advanced, and the course combines the study of Classical and Medieval varieties with particular reference to Hiberno-Latin. Classical and Christian Greek is also studied both at beginners’ and higher levels. There is a strong emphasis on the interpretation of visual and material culture alongside texts and languages. Work culminates in a dissertation prepared under the supervision of a member of academic staff.  Modules include: Ancient Languages, Classical Studies I & II, and a Dissertation (30 ECTS), 15,000–20,000 words (maximum), must also be completed.

Applications and selections

Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.

Who teaches this course?

  • Professor Brian Arkins 
  • Dr. Jacopo Bisagni 
  • Professor Michael Clarke 
  • Dr. Edward Herring 
  • Dr. Mark Stansbury

Requirements and assessment

Modules will be continuously assessed and examined by essay.

Find out more

Dr Amanda Kelly
T: +353 91 495 746
E: amanda.kelly@nuigalway.ie


PAC code

GYA00

Fees for this course

EU (Total): €6,015
 - Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,250

Fees for courses

Download taught and research

Postgrad prospectus cover 
NUI Galway Postgraduate Taught Prospectus

Research prospectus cover

NUI Galway Postgraduate Research Prospectus 

 

Graduate profile

Robbert Bleij
Robbert Bleij

MA Classical Civilisation graduate

"I came over from the Netherlands because I was interested in the course and it exceeded all my expectations. As I hoped, the programme not only focuses on a broad and interesting variety of subjects, but it also gives students the opportunity to surpass the borders of time and discipline in order to gain new insights and perspectives within their studies. The seminars unravelled many of modern society’s cultural, literal and literary relations with antiquity and guided me towards more independent thinking and writing. This made the MA in Classical Civilisation a challenging programme and gave me an inspiring, unforgettable year in Ireland."