Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) The University of Edinburgh

Overview

You will be taught online through our virtual learning environment, and will have access to extensive digital resources and support services.

On the Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) course from The University of Edinburgh , you will be invited to conceptualise your own place in today’s world against the backdrop of earlier societies that were different to ours and their legacy to the modern world in the form of cultural, philosophical or other achievements. You will also learn how the study of ancient cultures can contribute to current debates on, among others, the impact of climate change and problems related to socio-economic inequality.

The programme has been developed specifically for students who wish to further their study in Archaeology, Classics or a combination of both. It brings researchers together to exchange ideas and to offer a range of thematic, as well as regionally specific courses.

Our highly experienced staff, with a wide range of specialisms and expertise, will help you choose a relevant subject for your dissertation, and enhance your skills in independent research and critical analysis.

The programme is structured to enable you to fit your studies around other commitments, develop your own specialised interests, whilst having the flexibility to study in a way that works for you.

If you have recently graduated and would like to continue your studies, are considering a return to education, or wish to retrain, or pursue a personal interested in the study of the Ancient World, this programme could work for you. The MSc provides the ideal balance between a busy life and studying towards an internationally recognised graduate qualification, without the disruption, or expense, of relocation.

Career opportunities

Our students take the programme for personal fulfilment as well as professional and academic development.

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A postgraduate degree is an intellectually rewarding experience, enhancing both your skills and employability, and could facilitate a change in career direction or help to provide a solid foundation from which you could apply for postgraduate study at PhD level.

You will have the opportunity to gain a range of practical skills and academic experience, in a variety of contexts.

Examples of career paths could include: higher education, various roles in the heritage, travel or tourism sectors.

You may develop your own career pathway in unusual ways or branch into related or different fields, while maintaining a lifelong interest in the ancient world.