Master in Ancient History MRes

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jul 1, 2027; tuition comes to 28,419 USD per year.

The Master in Ancient History MRes is a one-year program at the University of Birmingham, England, that helps students gain in-depth knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman history, culture, and society. This Master's degree is perfect for students who want to specialize in ancient history and have a Bachelor's degree. The program's main advantage is the opportunity to work on a 20,000-word thesis under the supervision of a specialist.

The curriculum includes a core module on Research and Scholarship in Classics, Ancient History, and Archaeology, as well as two optional modules. Students can choose from a variety of modules, such as Aspects of Byzantine History, Herodotus and Ancient Worlds, and ancient language modules like Latin and Greek. The program also develops skills in textual criticism, document handling, and bibliographical management.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Historians, Archaeologists, Museum Curators, Lecturers, or Researchers. They can work in museums, universities, or cultural institutions, and can specialize in areas like ancient Greek and Roman history, Byzantine studies, or classical archaeology.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.