Ever wonder how the pyramids were made, why Greek mythology is still so popular or who Cleopatra really was? In Classical Studies and Ancient History, you will explore the cultures and histories of the ancient Mediterranean world, with a particular focus on Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Themes include warfare, literature, art, politics, religion, gender, and modern receptions of ancient cultures. The ancient world is still with us as a reference point and touchstone. In Classical Studies and Ancient History, we strive to understand why this has been such a powerful and influential period of human history and what we can still learn from and enjoy about the world of the ancient past.

You can undertake advanced courses and research in Egyptian, Greek and Roman history and culture, and the intellectual world and material remains of antiquity.
Postgraduate courses in Classical Studies and Ancient History reflect our research strengths:
- Greek and Roman history and historiography
- Egyptian history
- Late antiquity
- Archaeology and art history
- The intellectual world of Greece and Rome

Master of Arts in Ancient History
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Ancient History with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. There are higher requirements for some research options.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Ancient Civilisations, Ancient World Studies, Classics, Greek, Latin.

240-point (two-year) MA
A BA with a major in Ancient History or Classical Studies, or a major in Greek or Latin plus 90 points in Ancient History or Classical Studies. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in at least 45 points above Stage II in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Ancient Civilisations, Ancient World Studies, Classics, Greek, Latin.

You must have passed at least one of ANCHIST 310, 340, GREEK 101, LATIN 101.