Postgraduate Programmes: HumanitiesArt Classics History Law Literature Performing Arts Philosophy Religious Studies
Visit LLMstudy.com to find out more about Postgraduate Law Programmes taught in the English Language. Postgraduate Programmes in ClassicsA Postgraduate Programme in the Classics will involve examining ancient literature in the original languages of Ancient Greek and Latin. The students will learn how the language systems work, developing translation and comprehensions skills. They will also examine the societies and cultures of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. In the UK there is a good selection of Postgraduate Programmes in Classics, such as at Birkbeck, University of London. Alternatively it is often coupled with another relevant field of study, for example the Master’s in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter. Postgraduate Programmes in History
Postgraduate Programmes in LiteratureLiterature is the study of the written word – the four major forms being fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose. There is a wide selection of Postgraduate Programmes in Literature from straight forward English Literature, an option offered by many UK institutions, to American Literature, like the programme at Keele University, or more specific courses like the Ancient Narrative Literature MA at Swansea University. Postgraduate Programmes in Visual and Performing ArtsPostgraduate Programmes in Arts cover a very wide range of art topics, from Visual Arts, including the traditional disciplines of drawing and painting, through to the more modern digital imaging and special effects. This category also covers Performing Arts, those in which the body is used to express the artistic meaning, like theatre, music or dance. Postgraduate Programmes in Philosophy
Postgraduate Programmes in ReligionPostgraduate Programmes in Religion will cover many aspects of many different types of religion, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Modes of study may include pastoral studies, divinity, theology, religious thought, history of religion and Biblical studies. Find out more about studying Arts, Humanities and Languages. Entry to Postgraduate Programmes in HumanitiesSuccessful applicants will generally be expected to hold a good bachelor degree (second-class Honours or above) from a recognised institution. Check with your preferred institution to see exactly what qualifications are required. English Language RequirementsIELTS scores of 6.5–7.0 or TOEFL scores of 100-107 are usually needed. Because of ongoing changes in the law we advise international students to regularly check the UKBA website to make sure they can fulfil the necessary requirements. Most individual institutions also have useful information on the Tier 4 requirements for international students, and can offer assistance in terms of student queries about their specific English language requirements. Click here to find out more about English Language requirements for International Students. How much will it cost?A one-year taught master’s programme can cost anything between a few thousand pounds to well over £10,000, although there are different rates according to whether you are a European Union (EU) or non-EU student. Applications for funding or scholarships must be made well over a year in advance (information on the various institutional scholarships is available from the British Council website) and funding should always be arranged before you leave your home country. Looking for funding for postgraduate studies? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions. |
The term “humanities” is used to describe the academic disciplines that study the human condition via analytical, critical, or speculative methods. 
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental issues, often by employing critical thinking. There are many aspects of philosophy available to study in the UK; from the 
