MA Reception of the Classical World

The Reception of the Classical World MA is a postgraduate program offered by University College London (UCL). The aim of the course is to provide students with a significant understanding of the manner in which the Greek and Roman worlds are received in later ages. This course invites students to examine the profound impact classical cultures have had on subsequent periods of history, down to the present day. Course Content: The course entails the study of creative receptions of the classical world, such as adaptations, translations, radical revisions in all kinds of media, from literature to film to physical constructs in cityscapes to aural arts like opera- both historically and contemporary. It provides opportunities for the detailed investigation of important themes that cut across time and place exploring three interrelated areas- Classical Tradition, Classical Reception, and Ancient History, tracking the destiny of the objects or ideas in museums, galleries or texts.Key Modules: The course consists of a variety of modules such as Approaches To Archaeology, The Reception of Rome, The Hellenistic City & Elite Society & Culture, Philosophy & History, Theoretical Archaeology, Greek Language, etc., though availability can vary from year to year.Future Careers: The skills acquired during this course gives the students numerous employment pathways. Graduates become thoroughly equipped for careers in research, teaching, professional and managerial roles, creative industries, and critical, advisory and curatorial institutions, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.