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Roman Frontier Studies – (M.A.)
Newcastle University
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
| Application Deadline: | Applications are considered throughout the year | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
Throughout this programme you will have access to an exceptional range of archaeological collections from across the Roman Empire, during practical teaching. You will also have access to extensive archives covering the Roman frontiers of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
You take compulsory modules (60 credits), optional modules (60 credits) and undertake a dissertation (60 credits). Compulsory modules typically include: the graduate seminar in Roman archaeology; and armies and frontiers of the Roman Empire (with seminars on Hadrian's Wall and in Rome); research skills in archaeology; and themes, theories and methods in archaeology.
The remaining taught part of the programme enables you to choose from a wide range of optional modules that may include: Roman inscriptions in context; Greek pottery; artefact analysis; Geographical Information Systems (GIS); and heritage management. Modules in Greek, Latin and modern languages are also offered. All students complete a dissertation in Roman Frontier Studies.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
ARA8090 Research Themes, Theories and Skills in Archaeology
ARA8099 Dissertation
ARA8150 Graduate Seminar in Roman Archaeology
ARA8128 Armies and Frontiers of the Roman Empire
Optional modules:
ARA8180 Early Medieval Britain and Europe
ARA8026 Practical Artefact Analysis
ARA8025 Advanced Seminar in Artefact Studies
ARA8172 Graduate Seminar in Byzantine Archaeology
CAH8016 Graduate Seminar in Greek Archaeology
ARA8035 Understanding Metalwork: An Introduction to use-wear analysis
ARA8100 Recording Historic Buildings
CEG8702 Introduction to Fundamentals of GIS
CEG8704 Theory and Application in GIS
CAC8097 Beginners’ Greek for MA Candidates
CAC8098 Beginners’ Latin for MA Candidates
CAG1011 Intermediate Greek Language and Literature 1
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CAG1012 Intermediate Greek Language and Literature 2
CLA1011 Intermediate Latin Language and Literature 1
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CLA1012 Intermediate Latin Language and Literature 2
CAG2001 Level 2 Greek: Interpretation of Texts
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CAG3002 Level 2/3 Greek: Special Study Stage 3
CLA2001 Level 2 Latin: Interpretation of Texts
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CLA3002 Level 2/3 Latin: Special Study Stage 3
CAG3001 Level 3 Greek: Interpretation of Texts
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CAG3002 Level 2/3 Greek: Special Study Stage 3
CLA3001 Level 3 Latin: Interpretation of Texts
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CLA3002 Level 2/3 Latin: Special Study Stage 3
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An upper-second-class (2.1) Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in classics, ancient history, archaeology or a related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with at least 7.0 in writing, or equivalent).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
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