Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published from mid-October 2025.
Classics and the Ancient World MA
Key information
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, two years part-time, September to September
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
This Classics and the Ancient World MA focuses on the literature, language, and culture of the ancient world and their later reception. In this degree, you can explore classical texts and thought in their ancient context as well as how the classical world has been reflected in later periods and consider how the ancient world has shaped the modern. It’s an interdisciplinary master’s degree that doesn’t require any prior knowledge of ancient languages, as you can study texts in translation. However, you can choose to learn ancient Greek, Latin, or other ancient languages if you wish, and you will have the option to study ancient texts in the original, if you already have advanced reading skills in ancient languages. This is an intercollegiate degree, which means you’ll be taught by the best Classics scholars from King’s, UCL and Royal Holloway. But by choosing King’s, you’ll join one of the largest Classics departments in the UK, ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021), while benefiting from its links to the Institute of Classical Studies and access to one of the best Classics libraries in the country.
Key benefits
- Learn from a Classics department ranked first in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021) and in the top five UK Classics Departments in the QS World Rankings 2024.
- Study in one of the UK’s largest and oldest departments of Classics. Classics has been taught on the Strand for over 200 years.
- Learn about the ancient world beyond Greece and Rome.
- Choose from an extraordinarily wide choice of modules that draw on the resources of the whole of the University of London.
- Enjoy an unrivalled location for the study of the ancient world thanks to London’s unique range of specialist libraries, museums and galleries.
- Learn an ancient language, such as ancient Greek, or Latin or enhance existing linguistic skills with optional language modules.
“I chose King’s due to the strong research and teaching reputation. You have the chance to challenge yourself both within and outside your subject area.”
The KCL Classics and the Ancient World MA benefits from participation in an intercollegiate agreement with other London universities, through which we can offer modules from the finest Classics academics at King’s as well as UCL, Royal Holloway and the Institute of Classical Studies. When you study classics and the ancient world at King’s, you’ll join the best Classics department in the UK for research excellence. Being part of one of the oldest Classics departments in the UK means you’ll be surrounded by numerous ancient world experts, which is particularly valuable for your dissertation project. You’ll also have access to the Institute of Classical Studies and one of the best Classics libraries in the country. The intercollegiate nature of this MA also means you’ll get to choose from a much broader list of optional modules and enjoy teaching from all three institutions. Your MA in Classics and the Ancient World will start with a required module that will train you in the essential research skills you’ll need for the rest of your studies. This includes learning how to approach the study of ancient literature from various methodological perspectives and how to explore the reception of the ancient world in later cultures through various media. The rest of your Classics and the Ancient World MA is comprised of optional modules and a dissertation at the end of the year. You’ll get to choose from a broad list of options that covers the ancient world geographically from Britain to Persia and ranges chronologically from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity and beyond. You can pick literature and reception modules from a curated list on a range of topics. At King’s, for example, topics range from Hellenistic poetry to ancient pantomime, from Roman comedy to the literature of the age of Nero, from explorations of Black Classicisms to Modern Greece's engagement with its past. You’ll also be able to select module options from related MAs at UCL, Royal Holloway, and the Institute of Classical Studies. You can also draw on all the options in ancient history as well as art and archaeology. Example topics include Greek religion, Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman frontiers, Christianity and Rome, late antique magic, the archaeology of the Roman Empire, ancient Greek sculpture, mosaics and painting, Constantinople, and the afterlife of Persepolis. This master’s will also give you the chance to learn an ancient language from a beginner's level or enhance your existing linguistic skills. Opportunities to study epigraphy and papyrology will help you use your language skills to conduct research, as will the option to study a modern language with a module from the Modern Language Centre. At the end of your Classics and the Ancient World degree, you’ll get to produce a substantial piece of research in the form of a dissertation. In this project, you’ll be supervised by a member of the Classics department and be free to tackle a research question of your choosing. There are a number of ways to enhance your education outside the classroom, including enjoying taught sessions at nearby museums, like the British Museum and V&A. You can also get involved with the Greek Play. Performed every year since 1953, it’s a fun way to get experience in production and performance. There are other exciting extracurricular opportunities available, such as those offered by the Classics Society.
Base campus
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
Regulating bodies
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Programme-Specific Requirements
2:1 BA degree with honours in Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Archaeology, or a related subject such as English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band:
C
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Selection process
Your application will be assessed by the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor, and by other academics as appropriate. We do not usually interview applicants.
Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal.
A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
| Personal Statement | Yes |
Please provide a personal statement of around 750 words, answering the following questions: Briefly explain why you are applying for this specific programme and how it fits with your future plans? (max 250 words) How does your experience and education make you a suitable candidate for this programme? (max 250 words) Please say a little about your preferred options & specialisation within the course? (max 250 words) Please write these questions as separate answers, with a clear title for your answer to each question. Documents where your answers are not clearly titled and separated will not be accepted. |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Academic Study | Yes | A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
| References | Yes | One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you. |
| Other | Optional | Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. |
Teaching methods - what to expect
We have organised our MA course in Classics and the Ancient World on an intercollegiate basis, so that we can combine the expertise of staff in all three of the participating colleges - King’s, UCL and Royal Holloway. The course centres on the University’s Institute of Classical Studies. It not only maintains a world class research library, but also hosts the richest programme of seminars, conferences, and occasional lectures for this subject area in the UK, as well as also offering module options.
Your Classics and the Ancient World MA course consists of a required module, three to six optional modules and a dissertation. The required module will train you in the essential research skills you’ll need for the rest of your studies. This includes learning how to approach the study of ancient literature from various methodological perspectives and how to explore the reception of the ancient world in later cultures through various media.
For your options you can pick literature and reception modules from a curated list on a range of topics. This master’s will also give you the option to learn an ancient language from a beginner's level or enhance your existing linguistic skills and apply them to the study of ancient literature. Opportunities to study epigraphy and papyrology will help you use your language skills to conduct research, as will the option to study a modern language with a module from the Modern Language Centre. Besides literary, linguistic and reception topics, you can also take modules in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology & Art. You’ll also be able to select options in all of these areas from related MAs at King’s, UCL and Royal Holloway. To further add to the breadth of our course, you can also take appropriate modules from other MA courses at King’s.
Research seminars
In the Department of Classics we run a research seminar series (which we encourage MA students to attend), where you will learn about the current research of our academic staff and PhD students. Our Department also regularly hosts major research conferences with speakers from around the world.
Personal tutor
At King’s all students on a taught programme are allocated a personal tutor who will play a key role in helping you to get the most out of your studies, providing support and encouragement for your time at university.
Personal tutors provide you with the opportunity periodically to take stock of your learning, academic progress and general wellbeing as you progress through your studies, offering guidance on how to seek further support if you need it, and how to access the range of opportunities available to you as a King's student.
Dissertation supervision
As a full time student, As a full time student, during your first term at King’s you will need to decide on your MA dissertation subject, if you have not done so before you arrive. The dissertation can be related to work you are doing in a taught module, or it can be in a completely different area. On the basis of your chosen subject area we will assign you a supervisor from the Department of Classics who will discuss the topic with you and oversee your work on it.
As a part-time student, at the beginning of your second year at King’s you will need to decide on your MA dissertation subject, if you have not done so before you arrive. The dissertation can be related to work you are doing in a taught module, or it can be in a completely different area. On the basis of your chosen subject area we will assign you a supervisor from the Department of Classics who will discuss the topic with you and oversee your work on it.
Greek Play
Every year (since 1953) students in the Department of Classics have produced and performed a Greek play - the only production in the UK to be performed annually in the original Greek. Read more about the Greek Play (and its history) at King’s:
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/classics/about/greekplay
Teaching
If you are a full-time student, we will typically provide you with eight to nine hours of teaching each week through lectures and seminars, and we will expect you to undertake 35 hours of independent study.
If you are a part-time student, we will typically provide you with three to four hours of teaching each week through lectures and seminars and, depending on the number of modules you take each term, we will expect you to undertake 15-20 hours of independent study.
For your dissertation, we will provide five hours of supervision, and we will expect you to undertake around 575 hours of independent study.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work
Assessment
- Coursework essays
- Presentations
- Written examinations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework essays, individual or group presentations and written examinations.
Dissertation supervision
As a full time student, during your first term at King’s you will need to decide on your MA dissertation subject, if you have not done so before you arrive. The dissertation can be related to work you are doing in a taught module, or it can be in a completely different area. On the basis of your chosen subject area we will assign you a supervisor from the Department of Classics who will discuss the topic with you and oversee your work on it.
As a part-time student, at the beginning of your second year at King’s you will need to decide on your MA dissertation subject, if you have not done so before you arrive. The dissertation can be related to work you are doing in a taught module, or it can be in a completely different area. On the basis of your chosen subject area we will assign you a supervisor from the Department of Classics who will discuss the topic with you and oversee your work on it.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Structure
Required modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. You are required to take:
Research Training in Classics (30 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules
In addition, you are required to take 90 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include the following topics:
Hellenistic Poetry (15 credits)
Latin Literary Letters (15 credits)
The Ancient Pantomime Dancer (15 credits)
Roman Comedy (15 credits)
Medieval Latin Literature (30 credits)
Greek Religion (15 credits)
Greek Epigraphy (15 credits)
Roman Britain (30 credits)
Engaging Greece: Experiencing the Past and Responding to the Present (30 credits)
Black Classicisms (15 credits)
Greek Sculpture and its Legacy (30 credits)
Ancient Painting (15 credits)
Ancient Mosaics: Making and Meaning (15 credits)
Living in Byzantium: (15 credits)
You can also choose from the many MA modules offered by:
- University College London Department of Greek & Latin
- University College London Department of History
- University College London Institute of Archaeology
- Royal Holloway University London Department of Classics
- Royal Holloway University London Department of History
- Institute of Classical Studies
You may also choose to take 15 credits from our King's Language Centre. All subject to approval.
As a part-time student, you will take Research training in Classics in your first year along with 45 to 60 credits of optional modules. In your second year, you will take your dissertation module and a further 30 to 45 credits of optional modules.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Employability
Many Classics and the Ancient World MA graduates have gone on to excel in a range of careers, including:
- Teaching
- Journalism
- Cultural management
- The Financial sector
This Classics and the Ancient World MA will also equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue further research.
Tuition Fees
UK:
Full time: £13,500 per year (2025/26)
Part time: £6,750 per year (2025/26)
International:
Full time: £30,000 per year (2025/26)
Part time: £15,000 per year (2025/26)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Deposit
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.
- If you receive an offer before March, payment is due by 20 March.
- If you receive an offer between 1 March and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.
If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
King’s Bridge Scholarship
King’s College London offers King’s Bridge Scholarships, covering full-time or part-time tuition fees for selected Arts & Humanities master’s programmes. Open to home students from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Learn more.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- books if you choose to buy your own copies
- clothing for optional course related events and competitions
- library fees and fines
- personal photocopies
- printing course handouts
- society membership fees
- stationery
- travel costs around London and between campuses
- graduation costs
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
The KCL Classics and the Ancient World MA benefits from participation in an intercollegiate agreement with other London universities, through which we can offer modules from the finest Classics academics at King’s as well as UCL, Royal Holloway and the Institute of Classical Studies. When you study classics and the ancient world at King’s, you’ll join the best Classics department in the UK for research excellence. Being part of one of the oldest Classics departments in the UK means you’ll be surrounded by numerous ancient world experts, which is particularly valuable for your dissertation project. You’ll also have access to the Institute of Classical Studies and one of the best Classics libraries in the country. The intercollegiate nature of this MA also means you’ll get to choose from a much broader list of optional modules and enjoy teaching from all three institutions. Your MA in Classics and the Ancient World will start with a required module that will train you in the essential research skills you’ll need for the rest of your studies. This includes learning how to approach the study of ancient literature from various methodological perspectives and how to explore the reception of the ancient world in later cultures through various media. The rest of your Classics and the Ancient World MA is comprised of optional modules and a dissertation at the end of the year. You’ll get to choose from a broad list of options that covers the ancient world geographically from Britain to Persia and ranges chronologically from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity and beyond. You can pick literature and reception modules from a curated list on a range of topics. At King’s, for example, topics range from Hellenistic poetry to ancient pantomime, from Roman comedy to the literature of the age of Nero, from explorations of Black Classicisms to Modern Greece's engagement with its past. You’ll also be able to select module options from related MAs at UCL, Royal Holloway, and the Institute of Classical Studies. You can also draw on all the options in ancient history as well as art and archaeology. Example topics include Greek religion, Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman frontiers, Christianity and Rome, late antique magic, the archaeology of the Roman Empire, ancient Greek sculpture, mosaics and painting, Constantinople, and the afterlife of Persepolis. This master’s will also give you the chance to learn an ancient language from a beginner's level or enhance your existing linguistic skills. Opportunities to study epigraphy and papyrology will help you use your language skills to conduct research, as will the option to study a modern language with a module from the Modern Language Centre. At the end of your Classics and the Ancient World degree, you’ll get to produce a substantial piece of research in the form of a dissertation. In this project, you’ll be supervised by a member of the Classics department and be free to tackle a research question of your choosing. There are a number of ways to enhance your education outside the classroom, including enjoying taught sessions at nearby museums, like the British Museum and V&A. You can also get involved with the Greek Play. Performed every year since 1953, it’s a fun way to get experience in production and performance. There are other exciting extracurricular opportunities available, such as those offered by the Classics Society.
Base campus
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
Regulating bodies
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Programme-Specific Requirements
2:1 BA degree with honours in Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Archaeology, or a related subject such as English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band:
C
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Selection process
Your application will be assessed by the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor, and by other academics as appropriate. We do not usually interview applicants.
Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal.
A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
| Personal Statement | Yes |
Please provide a personal statement of around 750 words, answering the following questions: Briefly explain why you are applying for this specific programme and how it fits with your future plans? (max 250 words) How does your experience and education make you a suitable candidate for this programme? (max 250 words) Please say a little about your preferred options & specialisation within the course? (max 250 words) Please write these questions as separate answers, with a clear title for your answer to each question. Documents where your answers are not clearly titled and separated will not be accepted. |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Academic Study | Yes | A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
| References | Yes | One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you. |
| Other | Optional | Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. |
Teaching methods - what to expect
We have organised our MA course in Classics and the Ancient World on an intercollegiate basis, so that we can combine the expertise of staff in all three of the participating colleges - King’s, UCL and Royal Holloway. The course centres on the University’s Institute of Classical Studies. It not only maintains a world class research library, but also hosts the richest programme of seminars, conferences, and occasional lectures for this subject area in the UK, as well as also offering module options.
Your Classics and the Ancient World MA course consists of a required module, three to six optional modules and a dissertation. The required module will train you in the essential research skills you’ll need for the rest of your studies. This includes learning how to approach the study of ancient literature from various methodological perspectives and how to explore the reception of the ancient world in later cultures through various media.
For your options you can pick literature and reception modules from a curated list on a range of topics. This master’s will also give you the option to learn an ancient language from a beginner's level or enhance your existing linguistic skills and apply them to the study of ancient literature. Opportunities to study epigraphy and papyrology will help you use your language skills to conduct research, as will the option to study a modern language with a module from the Modern Language Centre. Besides literary, linguistic and reception topics, you can also take modules in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology & Art. You’ll also be able to select options in all of these areas from related MAs at King’s, UCL and Royal Holloway. To further add to the breadth of our course, you can also take appropriate modules from other MA courses at King’s.
Research seminars
In the Department of Classics we run a research seminar series (which we encourage MA students to attend), where you will learn about the current research of our academic staff and PhD students. Our Department also regularly hosts major research conferences with speakers from around the world.
Personal tutor
At King’s all students on a taught programme are allocated a personal tutor who will play a key role in helping you to get the most out of your studies, providing support and encouragement for your time at university.
Personal tutors provide you with the opportunity periodically to take stock of your learning, academic progress and general wellbeing as you progress through your studies, offering guidance on how to seek further support if you need it, and how to access the range of opportunities available to you as a King's student.
Dissertation supervision
As a full time student, As a full time student, during your first term at King’s you will need to decide on your MA dissertation subject, if you have not done so before you arrive. The dissertation can be related to work you are doing in a taught module, or it can be in a completely different area. On the basis of your chosen subject area we will assign you a supervisor from the Department of Classics who will discuss the topic with you and oversee your work on it.
As a part-time student, at the beginning of your second year at King’s you will need to decide on your MA dissertation subject, if you have not done so before you arrive. The dissertation can be related to work you are doing in a taught module, or it can be in a completely different area. On the basis of your chosen subject area we will assign you a supervisor from the Department of Classics who will discuss the topic with you and oversee your work on it.
Greek Play
Every year (since 1953) students in the Department of Classics have produced and performed a Greek play - the only production in the UK to be performed annually in the original Greek. Read more about the Greek Play (and its history) at King’s:
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/classics/about/greekplay
Teaching
If you are a full-time student, we will typically provide you with eight to nine hours of teaching each week through lectures and seminars, and we will expect you to undertake 35 hours of independent study.
If you are a part-time student, we will typically provide you with three to four hours of teaching each week through lectures and seminars and, depending on the number of modules you take each term, we will expect you to undertake 15-20 hours of independent study.
For your dissertation, we will provide five hours of supervision, and we will expect you to undertake around 575 hours of independent study.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work
Assessment
- Coursework essays
- Presentations
- Written examinations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework essays, individual or group presentations and written examinations.
Dissertation supervision
As a full time student, during your first term at King’s you will need to decide on your MA dissertation subject, if you have not done so before you arrive. The dissertation can be related to work you are doing in a taught module, or it can be in a completely different area. On the basis of your chosen subject area we will assign you a supervisor from the Department of Classics who will discuss the topic with you and oversee your work on it.
As a part-time student, at the beginning of your second year at King’s you will need to decide on your MA dissertation subject, if you have not done so before you arrive. The dissertation can be related to work you are doing in a taught module, or it can be in a completely different area. On the basis of your chosen subject area we will assign you a supervisor from the Department of Classics who will discuss the topic with you and oversee your work on it.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Structure
Required modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. You are required to take:
Research Training in Classics (30 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules
In addition, you are required to take 90 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include the following topics:
Hellenistic Poetry (15 credits)
Latin Literary Letters (15 credits)
The Ancient Pantomime Dancer (15 credits)
Roman Comedy (15 credits)
Medieval Latin Literature (30 credits)
Greek Religion (15 credits)
Greek Epigraphy (15 credits)
Roman Britain (30 credits)
Engaging Greece: Experiencing the Past and Responding to the Present (30 credits)
Black Classicisms (15 credits)
Greek Sculpture and its Legacy (30 credits)
Ancient Painting (15 credits)
Ancient Mosaics: Making and Meaning (15 credits)
Living in Byzantium: (15 credits)
You can also choose from the many MA modules offered by:
- University College London Department of Greek & Latin
- University College London Department of History
- University College London Institute of Archaeology
- Royal Holloway University London Department of Classics
- Royal Holloway University London Department of History
- Institute of Classical Studies
You may also choose to take 15 credits from our King's Language Centre. All subject to approval.
As a part-time student, you will take Research training in Classics in your first year along with 45 to 60 credits of optional modules. In your second year, you will take your dissertation module and a further 30 to 45 credits of optional modules.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Employability
Many Classics and the Ancient World MA graduates have gone on to excel in a range of careers, including:
- Teaching
- Journalism
- Cultural management
- The Financial sector
This Classics and the Ancient World MA will also equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue further research.
Tuition Fees
UK:
Full time: £13,500 per year (2025/26)
Part time: £6,750 per year (2025/26)
International:
Full time: £30,000 per year (2025/26)
Part time: £15,000 per year (2025/26)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Deposit
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.
- If you receive an offer before March, payment is due by 20 March.
- If you receive an offer between 1 March and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.
If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
King’s Bridge Scholarship
King’s College London offers King’s Bridge Scholarships, covering full-time or part-time tuition fees for selected Arts & Humanities master’s programmes. Open to home students from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Learn more.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- books if you choose to buy your own copies
- clothing for optional course related events and competitions
- library fees and fines
- personal photocopies
- printing course handouts
- society membership fees
- stationery
- travel costs around London and between campuses
- graduation costs
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process.
The final application deadlines for this programme are:
· Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
· Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)
If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications. Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.
Key information
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, two years part-time, September to September
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
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