Masters Achievement Scholarships
Durham University · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course

The MA Classics at Durham University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Course details Our MA in Classics combines language studies with an exploration of the philosophy, history and culture of the Greek and Latin-speaking world to provide you with the academic foundations on which to build a career in research. You will take the course starting with a language module of your choice. This is studied alongside a range of optional Classics and other Arts & Humanities modules covering a broad range of subjects including philosophy, history, literature, and visual culture. International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £13,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£28,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£13,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £31,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £30,500 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £41,000 | £57,500 |
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Durham University · Postgraduate
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