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Greek and Roman Archaeology – (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you have access to exceptional Greek, Etruscan and Roman collections, and outstanding library holdings of published and unpublished work on classical archaeology.
You take compulsory modules (60 credits) that cover: archaeological method and theory; research training; Roman archaeology; and Greek archaeology. The seminar-based modules in Greek and Roman archaeology include study trips to Athens and Rome; on-site seminars at Hadrian’s Wall are also offered.
The remaining taught part of the programme (60 credits) enables you to choose from a wide range of modules, which may include: advanced seminar in artefact studies; Byzantine archaeology; early medieval Britain and Europe; and theory and application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Modules in Greek, Latin and modern languages are also offered. In addition, Latin and Classical Greek language tuition is available.
All students undertake a dissertation in Greek and/or Roman archaeology (60 credits).
Contents
Compulsory modules:
ARA8090 Research Themes, Theories and Skills in Archaeology
ARA8150 Graduate Seminar in Roman Archaeology
CAH8016 Graduate Seminar in Greek Archaeology
ARA8099 Dissertation
Optional modules:
ARA8026 Practical Artefact Analysis
ARA8025 Advanced Seminar in Artefact Studies
ARA8180 Early Medieval Britain and Europe
ARA8128 Armies and Frontiers of the Roman Empire
ARA8172 Graduate Seminar in Byzantine 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 archaeology, history or a related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 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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