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University of Glasgow: Ancient Cultures
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| humanities-pg@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This Masters programme offers you the opportunity to explore the ancient world from a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective from the Near-East to North-Western Europe. It is based in Classics, with the participation of Archaeology, Egyptology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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One of the world's top universities for Archaeology and History - ranked 37th for Archaeology and 49th for History in the QS World Rankings by Subject.
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The programme makes extensive use of the unique collections in the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Kelvin Hall as well as the university library Special Collections.
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Essay and dissertation topics can be tailor-made to suit your interests.
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According to programme convenor Dr Angela McDonald, "Our students don't just study the ancient world; they hold it in their hands through our handling sessions. The teaching encourages research into the objects, and we have several research projects currently underway."
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You will also have the opportunity to take up an ancient language (Greek, Latin, Egyptian, Hebrew, early Gaelic, Welsh) from scratch, or continue it at advanced level.
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Read in The Herald about how our students helped to catalogue the Hunterian's collection of Celtic coins for the first time in 100 years.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will complete: - Two core courses
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Four optional courses
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A dissertation covering two or more ancient cultures or interaction between cultures, which will mainly be written after teaching finishes (from April to August).
Core Courses Approaching the Ancient World through Material Culture Approaching the Ancient World through Text
Both core courses include handling sessions with ancient objects taking advantage of the unique resources of the University of Glasgow in the shape of the University Library, and the Hunterian Museum galleries and its handling facilities at Kelvihall.
Optional Courses may include Languages at all levels: Ancient Greek, Latin, Early Gaelic, Welsh, Hebrew, Ancient Egyptian (hieroglyphs) Courses in Archaeology, from Vikings to digital imaging, and including [[[ARCH4074]]] Courses in Celtic Civilisation, including both foundational and advanced courses Courses in Classics and Egyptology across a wide range of topcs from texts to material culture Courses in Theology and Religious Studies, including Women and Gender in the Bible and the Ancient World (PGT)
You must take courses from at least two subject areas. The course convener will offer guidance and approve your choices to ensure their feasibility and intellectual cogency.
Please note that you can only study one language at beginner’s level.
Dissertation
You will also complete a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words on a research topic of your choice. Your dissertation will be supervised in individual subjects or jointly between subjects as appropriate.
Our Research Environment
You will enjoy the use of the excellent postgraduate facilities offered by Classics in Glasgow. There is a dedicated postgraduate study space, which makes available an extensive research collection, now augmented by a bequest from the late Professor Douglas MacDowell.
The subjects: Classics, Archaeology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies, all run a programme of research seminars which provide Ancient Cultures students with a wide range of stimulating events to choose from.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Classics, Archaeology, History, Celtic & Gaelic, Egyptology, Theology or any other relevant subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Relevant work experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters programme offers you the opportunity to explore the ancient world from a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective from the Near-East to North-Western Europe. It is based in Classics, with the participation of Archaeology, Egyptology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
One of the world's top universities for Archaeology and History - ranked 37th for Archaeology and 49th for History in the QS World Rankings by Subject.
-
The programme makes extensive use of the unique collections in the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Kelvin Hall as well as the university library Special Collections.
-
Essay and dissertation topics can be tailor-made to suit your interests.
-
According to programme convenor Dr Angela McDonald, "Our students don't just study the ancient world; they hold it in their hands through our handling sessions. The teaching encourages research into the objects, and we have several research projects currently underway."
-
You will also have the opportunity to take up an ancient language (Greek, Latin, Egyptian, Hebrew, early Gaelic, Welsh) from scratch, or continue it at advanced level.
-
Read in The Herald about how our students helped to catalogue the Hunterian's collection of Celtic coins for the first time in 100 years.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will complete: - Two core courses
-
Four optional courses
-
A dissertation covering two or more ancient cultures or interaction between cultures, which will mainly be written after teaching finishes (from April to August).
Core Courses Approaching the Ancient World through Material Culture Approaching the Ancient World through Text
Both core courses include handling sessions with ancient objects taking advantage of the unique resources of the University of Glasgow in the shape of the University Library, and the Hunterian Museum galleries and its handling facilities at Kelvihall.
Optional Courses may include Languages at all levels: Ancient Greek, Latin, Early Gaelic, Welsh, Hebrew, Ancient Egyptian (hieroglyphs) Courses in Archaeology, from Vikings to digital imaging, and including [[[ARCH4074]]] Courses in Celtic Civilisation, including both foundational and advanced courses Courses in Classics and Egyptology across a wide range of topcs from texts to material culture Courses in Theology and Religious Studies, including Women and Gender in the Bible and the Ancient World (PGT)
You must take courses from at least two subject areas. The course convener will offer guidance and approve your choices to ensure their feasibility and intellectual cogency.
Please note that you can only study one language at beginner’s level.
Dissertation
You will also complete a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words on a research topic of your choice. Your dissertation will be supervised in individual subjects or jointly between subjects as appropriate.
Our Research Environment
You will enjoy the use of the excellent postgraduate facilities offered by Classics in Glasgow. There is a dedicated postgraduate study space, which makes available an extensive research collection, now augmented by a bequest from the late Professor Douglas MacDowell.
The subjects: Classics, Archaeology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies, all run a programme of research seminars which provide Ancient Cultures students with a wide range of stimulating events to choose from.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Classics, Archaeology, History, Celtic & Gaelic, Egyptology, Theology or any other relevant subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Relevant work experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters programme offers you the opportunity to explore the ancient world from a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective from the Near-East to North-Western Europe. It is based in Classics, with the participation of Archaeology, Egyptology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The programme makes extensive use of the unique collections in the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Kelvin Hall as well as the university library Special Collections.
-
Essay and dissertation topics can be tailor-made to suit your interests.
-
You will have the opportunity to take up an ancient language (Greek, Latin, Egyptian, Coptic, Hebrew, early Gaelic, Welsh) from scratch, or continue it at advanced level.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will complete: - Two core courses
-
Four optional courses
-
A dissertation covering two or more ancient cultures or interaction between cultures, which will mainly be written after teaching finishes (from April to August).
Core Courses APPROACHING THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH MATERIAL CULTURE APPROACHING THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH TEXT
Both core courses include handling sessions with ancient objects taking advantage of the unique resources of the University of Glasgow in the shape of the University Library, the Hunterian Museum, and the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre.
Optional Courses may include LANGUAGES AT ALL LEVELS: ANCIENT GREEK, LATIN, EARLY GAELIC, WELSH, HEBREW, ANCIENT EGYPTIAN (HIEROGLYPHS), COPTIC DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE: CLASSICAL POLITICAL THOUGHT EXPLORATIONS IN THE CLASSICAL TRADITION APPROACHES TO CELTIC AND VIKING ARCHAEOLOGY MEDITERRANEAN LANDSCAPES CLIMATE AND CIVILISATION CELTIC ART: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH JEWISH LITERATURE IN THE GRAECO-ROMAN WORLD (PGT) STUDIES IN EARLY CHURCH HISTORY AND THEOLOGY ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES IN MUSEUM STUDIES
You must take courses from at least two subject areas. The course convener will offer guidance and approve your choices to ensure their feasibility and intellectual cogency. Please note that you can only study one language at beginner’s level.
Dissertation
You will also complete a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words on a research topic of your choice. Your dissertation will be supervised in individual subjects or jointly between subjects as appropriate.
Our Research Environment
You will enjoy the use of the excellent postgraduate facilities offered by Classics in Glasgow. There is a dedicated postgraduate study space, which makes available an extensive research collection, now augmented by a bequest from the late Professor Douglas MacDowell. The subjects: Classics, Archaeology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies, all run a programme of research seminars which provide Ancient Cultures students with a wide range of stimulating events to choose from.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters programme offers you the opportunity to explore the ancient world from a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective from the Near-East to North-Western Europe. It is based in Classics, with the participation of Archaeology, Egyptology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The programme makes extensive use of the unique collections in the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Kelvin Hall as well as the university library Special Collections.
-
Essay and dissertation topics can be tailor-made to suit your interests.
-
You will have the opportunity to take up an ancient language (Greek, Latin, Egyptian, Coptic, Hebrew, early Gaelic, Welsh) from scratch, or continue it at advanced level.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will complete: - Two core courses
-
Four optional courses
-
A dissertation covering two or more ancient cultures or interaction between cultures, which will mainly be written after teaching finishes (from April to August).
Core Courses APPROACHING THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH MATERIAL CULTURE APPROACHING THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH TEXT
Both core courses include handling sessions with ancient objects taking advantage of the unique resources of the University of Glasgow in the shape of the University Library, the Hunterian Museum, and the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre.
Optional Courses may include LANGUAGES AT ALL LEVELS: ANCIENT GREEK, LATIN, EARLY GAELIC, WELSH, HEBREW, ANCIENT EGYPTIAN (HIEROGLYPHS), COPTIC DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE: CLASSICAL POLITICAL THOUGHT EXPLORATIONS IN THE CLASSICAL TRADITION APPROACHES TO CELTIC AND VIKING ARCHAEOLOGY MEDITERRANEAN LANDSCAPES CLIMATE AND CIVILISATION CELTIC ART: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH JEWISH LITERATURE IN THE GRAECO-ROMAN WORLD (PGT) STUDIES IN EARLY CHURCH HISTORY AND THEOLOGY ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES IN MUSEUM STUDIES
You must take courses from at least two subject areas. The course convener will offer guidance and approve your choices to ensure their feasibility and intellectual cogency. Please note that you can only study one language at beginner’s level.
Dissertation
You will also complete a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words on a research topic of your choice. Your dissertation will be supervised in individual subjects or jointly between subjects as appropriate.
Our Research Environment
You will enjoy the use of the excellent postgraduate facilities offered by Classics in Glasgow. There is a dedicated postgraduate study space, which makes available an extensive research collection, now augmented by a bequest from the late Professor Douglas MacDowell. The subjects: Classics, Archaeology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies, all run a programme of research seminars which provide Ancient Cultures students with a wide range of stimulating events to choose from.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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