Overview

In the one-year Master’s track, students acquire the knowledge and skills required of a professional classicist. The Classics programme at University of Groningen is known for its integration of classical languages and ancient cultural history.

Students learn how to apply modern scholarly theories to ancient literary and material sources; they also hone their skills in the fields of philology, textual criticism and intertextuality by writing an academic commentary on a classical text.

This master’s track offers flexibility in choosing between a more linguistic or a more cultural-historical approach; it is also possible to study epigraphy at another faculty within the Masterlanguage programme, or to include a work placement in the programme.

Job prospects

As a graduate, there are many career options open to you. If you wish to apply your knowledge of the ancient world and its research, you may work in an academic library or in museums.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary course: Text, Language and Religion in the Ancient World

Thematic course (Greek)

Commentary course: Didactic Poetry

Greek Epigraphy

Thematic course (Latin)

Interdisciplinary research seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items).

Language Centre English Test (LCET) level B2/C1 overall (a score B2 for one component may be compensated by a C1 for another component). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19200 EUR / year

≈ 19200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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