Program Overview
The Classical Studies Part 1 at The Open University UK is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 9 months, delivered Online. 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 arts & design. 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 Classical Studies Part 1 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: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,092 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Classical Studies Part 1 programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Greek and Latin: The Languages of Love and Betrayal
- Classical Archaeology explores the role of material culture in constructing our understandings of ancient society.
- Classical Reception introduces you to the key themes of studies of the ways in which successive generations have engaged with the ancient world, including the study of Roman receptions of Greece.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To take this module, you must declare the MA in Classical Studies (or another qualification towards which this module can count) as your qualification intention. You should have an undergraduate honours degree, ideally, but not necessarily, in Classical Studies. If it is in another subject, you should have a good knowledge of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
MA Classical Studies part 1 assumes that a candidate for a masters degree already has the knowledge and skills usually acquired by pursuing the subject at undergraduate level. Knowledge of the Greek or Latin language is not required.
In addition, you should be aware that a good degree (at least a 2.1 or equivalent) will greatly increase your chances of successfully completing the MA.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,092 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,092 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK 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 The Open University UK
The Open University UK
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 9 months
