Program Overview
The Late Antiquity 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 Late Antiquity 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
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Late Antiquity 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
- survey of recent historiographical methods
- examination of the major source materials
- basic chronology, social and political geography of the Roman empire (east and west) 300-700
- language: Latin; Greek; Hebrew; Syriac; Armenian*
- The Later Roman Empire
- Issues in Later Roman and Byzantine Archaeology
- Byzantine Art History
- Transformation of the Mediterranean World
- another suitable course from those already available.
- The world of Gregory the Great
- Growing up in late antiquity
- The cult of Constantine in the city of Constantinople
- Coins and iconography of later Roman empresses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
- TOEFL 580 Paper- based test / 237 Computer-based test.
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- Language English
- Duration 12 months