Classics and Ancient History

If you have studied Classics at undergraduate level and want to take your studies to a higher level, or if you have a background in other periods of history, philosophy, art or literature and want to develop your studies with reference to the ancient world; this Classics and Ancient History program of the University of Glasgow is designed for you.

Key facts

• Classics at Glasgow is a world-leading centre for the study of Roman oratory. Our scholars are active researchers in fields as diverse as religion, historiography, comedy, science, technology, medicine, warfare and late antiquity.
• We have active research projects on the reception of the Classical world from the Middle Ages onwards.
• You will benefit from access to the University’s well-stocked library, The Hunterian (with its notable fine coin collection), and a dedicated Classics postgraduate study space and library.
• If you study with us, you will develop a broad range of intellectual and transferable skills. You may also have the opportunity to interact with collaborative research projects in our key areas of activity.
• Career prospects
• You will develop a broad range of intellectual and transferable skills that employers are looking for. Graduates have found careers in teaching, librarianship and the heritage sector. Over half of our Masters students proceed to PhD. Glasgow PhD graduates currently hold university posts in the UK, Europe, US and Africa.
• Positions held by recent graduates include: University Teacher, Business Archive Cataloguer, Policy and Governance Manager, Market Research Coordinator and Underwriter.

Courses include:

• Theories and Methods for Ancient History & Classics

• Thucydides (In Translation)

• Explorations in the Classical Tradition

• Ancient Drama

• Democracy and Governance: Classical Political Thought

• Topics in Ancient Egyptian Culture