Program Overview
The Ancient History MRes at University of Birmingham is a MRes programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ancient History MRes programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ancient History MRes programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cities in the Ancient World
- Herodotus and Ancient Worlds
- Greek Drama since 1900
- The Methodologies of Byzantine Studies
- Archaeology of Greece
- Egyptian Culture in Context, 1100-200 BC
- Creating Europe: complex societies 1000 BC \x96 AD 1000
- Roman History and Archaeology: Empire and IdentityAspects of Byzantine History
- Byzantine Archaeology
- Byzantine Art and Architecture
- Coins and the Economy in the Byzantine World
- Egyptian Culture in Context 1100\x96200 BC
- Egyptian Language
- Graduate Linguistics: Latin (level as appropriate)
- Graduate Linguistics: Greek (level as appropriate)
- Myth and Text in Antiquity
- Women, Men and Eunuchs: Gender in Byzantium
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Upper second class honours degree or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months