Classical Art and Archaeology – (M.Sc.)

The MSc in Classical Art and Archaeology is a taught one-year postgraduate programme, which studies the ancient Greek and Roman worlds from the Iron Age through the Late Roman/Early Christian period through their material remains. It draws upon the expertise of several members of the Classics Subject Area who have research interests, teaching experience and experience of postgraduate supervision in this area and complements others in Classics, such as Ancient History and Hellenistic Studies.

The programme provides an academic experience both for those who wish to undertake a taught MSc course at postgraduate level and for those who require the training and confidence that the MSc degree provides as the basis for further postgraduate study or as a foundation for careers in museum work, the cultural heritage industry, or education.

The aims of the programme are:

* to provide students with the intellectual background, training, and support necessary for the conduct and critical assessment of research in Classical Art and Archaeology;
* to provide students with advanced knowledge of and competency in a specific area of Classics;
* to familiarize students with various methods used in the study of Classical Art and Archaeology and enable them to work in a manner that is theoretically and methodologically engaged;
* to equip students with knowledge of Greek and/or Roman artefacts and their interpretation through study of original objects and monuments and careful analysis of secondary literature;
* to develop and test the ability of students to formulate and sustain a substantial piece of research in Classical Art and Archaeology.