Discover your Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme

The Master’s in Classics and Ancient Civilizations gives you a world-class, interdisciplinary education in the ancient world. If you specialise in Classics, you will receive excellent training in classical linguistics, grounded in intertextual and narratological approaches to classical literature, while familiarising you with post-classical Greek and Latin. If you specialise in Ancient Studies, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the social, cultural and religious history of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Near East.

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 or Ancient Studies. You will gain a thorough knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages or of themes in the field of Ancient Studies, such as Religion, Gender and Urban History. Students are considered to be partners in research, and teaching is strongly related to the research expertise of the staff. The programme also provides training in interdisciplinary thinking for which there is an increasing demand on the job market.

Why study Classics and Ancient Civilizations in Amsterdam?

• You will receive excellent training in either classical linguistics, intertextuality, narratology, and post-classical Greek and Latin or gain an in-depth understanding of the social, cultural and religious history of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Near East;
• You will be able to follow and develop your personal interests, among others by tapping into the wide array of expertise of eminent scholars at the UvA and VU;
• Amsterdam is an international metropolis with a small-city feel. It is a welcoming place to live and study and English is widely spoken.

After graduation

The Master's programme Classics and Ancient Civilizations prepares you for a broad range of career opportunities. After graduating you can be employed in positions requiring in-depth knowledge of this area. You can also find your way into other jobs requiring a range of academic skills.

Degree certificate

Classics and Ancient Civilizations is an accredited degree programme. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree in Classics and Ancient Civilizations and the title Master of Arts (MA).

Once you enrol at the UvA, you will also automatically be enrolled as a guest student at VU Amsterdam. If you enrol at VU Amsterdam, the opposite applies. Please note that you will receive one diploma from the university at which you originally enrolled.