This programme enables students from a variety
of backgrounds to undertake an advanced study
of Classical Civilisation, encompassing Greek,
Latin, Ancient History, Classical Art and Archaeology.
As well as taking two compulsory training modules
students then select four from a wide range
of specialist options. This degree can be taken
as an end to itself or as a foundation for
further research in Classics.
MSc in Classical
Art and Archaeology
Students taking this programme study the
ancient Greek and Roman worlds from the Iron
Age through the Late Roman/Early Christian
period through their material remains. It draws
on the expertise of a number of staff from
both Classics and Archaeology. Students take
two compulsory training modules students then
select four specialist options in Classical
Art and Archaeology. On successful completion
of coursework students then progress to write
a dissertation. While the degree can be taken
as end in itself it provides students with
the intellectual environment, background, training
and support that are essential for the conduct
of research in Classical Art and Archaeology.
The
Hellenistic age, which roughly spans the
years from Alexander the Great to the death
of Cleopatra, was a period of significant
transformation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Recently there has been a considerable increase
in scholarly interest in Hellenistic studies.
This new MSc draws on the wide range of
expertise present in the School of History
and Classics, offering courses on Court
and Society, Ptolemaic Egypt, the Hellenistic
city, and on themes in art, literature and
philosophy. It can be taken as an end in
itself or as a foundation for further research
in Hellenistic studies. Students take the
two compulsory training modules, the core
course Hellenistic Court and Society, and
three specialist options. On successful
completion of coursework students then progress
to write a dissertation.
Classics
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
University of Edinburgh
Doorway 4
Teviot Place
Edinburgh, EH8 9AG
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3580/2
Fax: +44 (0)131 651 1783
Email: classics@ed.ac.uk
This programme enables students from a variety
of backgrounds to undertake an advanced study
of Classical Civilisation, encompassing Greek,
Latin, Ancient History, Classical Art and Archaeology.
As well as taking two compulsory training modules
students then select four from a wide range
of specialist options. This degree can be taken
as an end to itself or as a foundation for
further research in Classics.
The
Hellenistic age, which roughly spans the
years from Alexander the Great to the death
of Cleopatra, was a period of significant
transformation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Recently there has been a considerable increase
in scholarly interest in Hellenistic studies.
This new MSc draws on the wide range of
expertise present in the School of History
and Classics, offering courses on Court
and Society, Ptolemaic Egypt, the Hellenistic
city, and on themes in art, literature and
philosophy. It can be taken as an end in
itself or as a foundation for further research
in Hellenistic studies. Students take the
two compulsory training modules, the core
course Hellenistic Court and Society, and
three specialist options. On successful
completion of coursework students then progress
to write a dissertation.