Ancient History
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaMA |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60821 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
These are the types of questions that lie at the core of the Ancient History track of the MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations. The emphasis of the programme is on political, economic, and religious connectivities within the Mediterranean world, from the Classical Greek world to the fall of the western Roman Empire (roughly 500 BCE to 500 CE).
This one-year programme offers you the opportunity to study the ancient world at an advanced level, working with a wide variety of historical evidence (e.g. literary texts, inscriptions, archaeological remains, papyri). During your studies you will also become acquainted with several different theoretical approaches and methodologies (e.g. deep mapping, network analysis).
This Master's track is taught in English and can be studied full-time as well as part-time. For more information about the Ancient History department in Groningen, see our website. If you aspire a career in research, you may be interested in the two-year Research Master's.
Waarom aan de RUG?
- An academic humanities degree that allows for a deep dive into Ancient History but also pays attention to the contemporary societal relevance of history.
- A unique emphasis on the practical application of historical knowledge and methodologies, with a particular focus on interdisciplinarity.
- You have access to the resources of a large research university but with the benefits of studying in a relatively small department: class sizes are small and we are a personable, friendly community.
- An internationally oriented and active research environment: all our staff are experts in their subjects and we organise and host regular research seminars, workshops and conferences.
- Flexibility in the programme: with a range of electives you can design your programme to meet your ambitions and interests.
- A vibrant, international research university: the ideal environment to share ideas, gain new perspectives and meet like-minded individuals.
Studieprogramma
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Interdisciplinary introductory course | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Seminar on a Greek or Roman topic | 10 EC | ||||||||
Research Seminar Greek or Latin Language keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Greek or Latin Language for Research keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Research seminars in other fields keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Master's Workplacement Classics keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Greek epigraphy NB intensive short course via Masterlanguage.nl including excusion to Athens keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Thesis & Methods | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Seminar on a Greek or Roman topic, including an excursion to Greece/Italy | 10 EC | ||||||||
Latin epigraphy NB intensive short course via Masterlanguage.nl, including excusion to Rome keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Ma-thesis Classics and Ancient Civilizations | 15 EC | ||||||||
specialisaties
specialisatie Master's Placement
This Master's track includes an optional work placement for which you are awarded ECTS credit points.
It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
excursion, group assignment, group discussion, literature study, research project, oral presentation, self study, seminar, tutorialToelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 16300
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 19200
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2026
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toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
Student with a Bachelor's degree in Classics, Archaeology, History or other relevant programme from a Research University are directly admissible to this Master's programme. Knowledge of Classical languages is not required (but we doo offer optional courses in beginners' Latin and Greek).
Students with a different Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, who have completed the Pre-Master/ Minor Classics and Ancient Civilization (30 ECTS) are also admissible to the Master's track.
Students who wish to transfer from other programmes may apply if they have taken c. 30 ECTS in relevant courses. It is also possible to gain entry via a pre-Masters' trajectory.
taaltoets
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.
De stad
studievereniging
Ubbo Emmius
Ubbo Emmius is the study association of the History department at the University of Groningen.The association organizes a broad set of activities year-round. These can vary from social, study related, career or even activities that focus on all together. Not only this, but you can also get a nice discount on all your study books if you order them through us. The organization of the activities lies, for the main part, with the 17 committees that Ubbo has. There is for example the Career Committee, the Party Committee, the Travel Committee and the list goes on. All in all being a member of Ubbo is a great addition to your time as a student! For a full overview of who we are and what we do, you can take a look on our website or social media.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
Oude Geschiedenis
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 2 eerstejaars |
| 50% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Oudheidstudies
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 2 eerstejaars |
| 50% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 2 eerstejaars |
| 50% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Egyptology
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 4 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Hebrew and Aramaic Studies
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 4 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Assyriology
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 4 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Classics and Ancient Civilizations
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 4 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Classics
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 4 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Griekse en Latijnse Taal- en Letterkunde
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
Oudheidstudies
| star Keuzegids beste opleiding 2019 1e |
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
Klassieke Cultuur
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
Classics and Ancient Civilizations
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 2 eerstejaars |
| 50% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
After completing the Master's track, you will have acquired not only a more thorough understanding of the ancient world, but also several transferable skills, such as thinking in a critical and problem-oriented way or processing large amounts of information and presenting the outcomes with great clarity. This skill set is highly valued by employers in many different sectors. Our graduates have found work in journalism, editing and publishing, politics, governmental organizations, or business. Those who preferred to apply their knowledge of the ancient world more directly, have found employment in e.g. a museum or academic library.
Following this one-year MA programme also leaves open the option of becoming a secondary-school teacher. You can obtain a qualification by following the one-year postmaster LHVO at the college of education (NB: this post-Master's requires a minimum level of proficiency in Dutch: NT2 programme II).
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