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Classics and Ancient Civilizations

Study programme

The Master's in Classics and Ancient Civilizations is a one-year programme in which you will explore the theoretical frameworks and methodologies currently used, with a disciplinary as well as an interdisciplinary approach; in the track Classics, you will gain a thorough knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages and literatures, in the track Ancient Studies you will specialise in themes in the field of Ancient Studies, such as urban history, politics and society, as well as religions.

Two specialisations: Classics and Ancient Civilizations

Our two specialisations give you a world-class, interdisciplinary education. If you choose the track Classics, you will receive excellent training in Greek and Latin language and literature from Homer to Late Antiquity, including linguistics, intertextuality, narratology, and reception. If you choose the track Ancient Studies, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the social, cultural and religious worlds of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Near East. A specialisation in Akkadian can also be realised.

Students as partners in research

The one-year Classics and Ancient Civilizations Master's programme allows you to explore the theoretical frameworks and methodologies currently used in Classics and Ancient Studies. You will gain a thorough disciplinary knowledge of the Greek and Latin language and literature or of themes in the field of Ancient Studies, such as religion, gender and urban history. In addition, there are two joint courses for students of both specialisations focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to the Ancient world. Students are considered to be partners in research, and teaching is strongly related to the research expertise of the staff.

Programme structure

Specialisation: Classics

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • The Language of Literature: Greek and Roman Comedy
    6
  • Story vs. History: Alexander the Great
    6
  • Echoing Texts and Themes: The Pastoral Tradition
    6
  • Restricted-choice elective
    6

    You can choose between 'Masterlanguage: Creative Imitation in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Latin Literature' and 'The Ancient World & Modern Theory: Memory and Forgetting'.

  • Term paper plus Conference OR Greek Epigraphy (partly in Athens)
    6
  • Restricted-choice elective
    6

    You can choose from 'Masterlanguage: Latin Epigraphy', Research Project 1: Epistolography and Identity Construction' and 'Research Project 1: Linking Themistocles: Sources and Narratives'.

  • Restricted-choice elective
    6

    You can choose from 'Ancient Judaism: Ethnicity, Politics, Religion', 'Master Seminar Akkadian', 'Masterlanguage: Canonicity: Highlights from Greek Literature', 'Research Project 2: The Value of Gold and Silver in Early Antiquity' and 'Research Project 2: Polyphonic Poems. Receptions of Classical Antiquity in Modern Poetry'.

  • Master's Thesis Ancient Studies
    18
Compulsory course
Elective
UvA Course Catalogue: Specialisation Classics

Specialisation: Ancient Studies

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Politics and Society: Rulership in the Ancient Mediterranean
    6
  • Story vs. History: Alexander the Great
    6
  • Religion and Society: Lived Religion in Greece and the Near East
    6
  • Restricted-choice elective
    6

    You can choose between 'Masterlanguage: Creative Imitation in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Latin Literature' and 'The Ancient World & Modern Theory: Memory and Forgetting'.

  • Term paper plus Conference OR Greek Epigraphy
    6
  • Restricted-choice elective
    6

    You can choose from 'Masterlanguage: Latin Epigraphy', 'Research Project 1: Epistolography and Identity Construction' and 'Research Project 1: Linking Themistocles: Sources and Narratives'.

  • Restricted-choice elective
    6

    You can choose from 'Research Project 2: Polyphonic Poems. Receptions of Classical Antiquity in Modern Poetry', 'Ancient Judaism: Ethnicity, Politics, Religion', 'Master Seminar Akkadian', 'Masterlanguage: Canonicity: Highlights from Greek Literature' and 'Research Project 2:The Value of Gold and Silver in Early Antiquity'.

  • Master's Thesis Ancient Studies
    18
Compulsory course
Elective
UvA Course Catalogue: Specialisation Ancient Studies
The Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA) as a unique centre of expertise for the ancient world, is the perfect place to find answers to questions like why classical antiquity is important to us today. Dr Mark Heerink

Transferring to a Research Master's

Students who show exceptional promise during a one year Master’s programme are encouraged to switch to the two year Research Master’s programmes. If you decide to switch programmes and are admitted before the start of the second semester, you will be able to transfer all credits earned in the first semester to your Research Master’s programme. In case you join later, the Examinations Board determines which courses qualify for the Research Master’s programme.

Within ACASA, there are two Research Master’s programmes, which would be suitable for a continuation of your studies:

Classics and Ancient Civilizations in part-time mode

The programme is also offered in part-time study mode at the UvA, in which case it takes two years. You can obtain a maximum of 30 ECTS per year (12-18 ECTS per semester). As a part-time student you will follow the programme together with full-time students. You will prepare your study plan for the part-time programme in consultation with this Master’s programme coordinator.