
Classics
Master

This track offers education in a wide range of skills to the aspiring classicist: from in-depth analysis of all aspects of a Greek or Latin text to interdisciplinary and thematic studies of important facets of Classical Antiquity.The Classics track is a highly flexible interdisciplinary one-year programme, offering a variety of research-led courses on Greek and Latin literature, language and culture.You can enter the programme with or without prior knowledge of Greek or Latin, and can tailor your studies to your interests. Specializations include:Latin literature (prior Latin needed)Greek literature (prior Greek needed)Classics and the modern world (prior Greek and/or Latin optional)Language consolidationEducational MA (prior Greek and Latin needed)You will write a thesis and take an interdisciplinary course, on the interface of literary studies with ancient history or classical archaeology. You may also integrate ancient history courses and organize a placement.Our alumni are skilled writers and have an eye for detail as well as the bigger picture. They are sought-after employees in many fields, including education, publishing, the cultural sector, journalism and the government.The course is taught in English; Dutch-speaking students may produce their written work in Dutch.The course is also offered on a part-time basis. For information, contact the study advisor (studieadvise
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Numerus Fixus
No Numerus Fixus
Without numerus fixus.
Tuition fee 2023/2024
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,314
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 16,000
Admission
Application requirements
Bachelor's degree in Classics or other relevant programme from a (Research) University. Students from other backgrounds (such as other History and Archaeology) are also very welcome to apply to the programme. To assess whether your command of Greek and Latin meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. This evaluation is carried out by our Board of Examiners
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.
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Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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1 Sep '24 | 1 May '24 | 1 May '24 |
1 Sep '24 | 1 May '24 | 1 May '24 |
1 Sep '25 | 1 May '25 | 1 May '25 |
1 Sep '25 | 1 May '25 | 1 May '25 |
Contact
Main addressOude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011
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