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Master of Classical Art and Archaeology

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Egham, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Classical Art and Archaeology offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Classical Art and Archaeology. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Further academic research
  • Law
  • Museum and art curation
  • Literary translation or analysis
  • Education
  • Public heritage
  • Tutors
  • Archivists
  • Writers
  • Editors

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. There is one required training course in classical research methods and skills that runs across the two teaching semesters (20 credits). Courses named on the page include Skills and Methods in Classics. Options include Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: The Basics and Beyond
  • Archaeological Illustration
  • Archaeology of 'Celtic' Europe: Communities and Interactions. It includes a dissertation or research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 2:2. UK Bachelors degree or equivalent. A successful applicant will usually have the following qualities: a broad understanding of the civilisations and material culture of the ancient world. An appreciation of the importance of archaeological sources and the different interpretations that have been put on them. The ability to synthesize judgements from multiple viewpoints. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent overseas), Some courses are conversion courses, Others need the subject degree, Pre-Masters and Master's Foundation programmes (Study Group / ONCAMPUS, Staged separately) for those below the entry level.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 67
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Personal statement
  • References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements and deadlines (27 June 2027 for a decision by 16 July
  2. Or 30 July 2027 for a decision by 13 August. Final deadline 20 August 2027 for international applicants) at official website 2. Create your application on the Royal Holloway Applicant Portal. Upload transcript and degree certificate with English translations
  3. Proof of English
  4. Referee details
  5. Portfolio or writing samples where asked
  6. your passport if you need a student visa. Submit the application first
  7. Then add documents on the Supplemental Items page.

Other costs

Tuition per year£24,000 GBP
Application fee£75 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEgham
Faculty or schoolSchool of Humanities
DepartmentClassics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    20 Aug 2027

    279 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.