Overview

The Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme of the University of Amsterdam 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.

Careers

After graduating with a Master’s degree in Classics and Ancient Civilizations, you will be well prepared for positions requiring in-depth knowledge of this field, or other jobs requiring a range of academic skills.

The job market

Alumni from the programme have started careers in:

Teaching and academia

Commercial research

Arts management

The broad cultural sector including:

Museums

Archives

Journalism

Publishing

Cultural tourism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Seminar: Rulers' Ideology and Representation

Great Debates

The City and the Empire. War, Memory and Civic Identity in Republican Rome

From Constantine to Muhammed: Religion and Society in Late Antiquity

Masterlanguage: Greek Epigraphy

City Life in the Ancient World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Ancient History Classics View 22 other Masters in Ancient History in Netherlands

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the humanities or social sciences with a minimum of 30 ECTS (equivalent to a full-time semester of academic studies) taken in the field of Classics, Ancient Studies, Archaeology, History (with demonstrable relationship to Ancient History), or a similar degree program

You are expected to have an awareness of basic theoretical notions in Classics, Ancient Studies, and (Ancient) History

If you plan to specialise in Classics you will need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Greek and Latin language and culture

English language requirements

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25900 EUR / year

≈ 25900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 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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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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