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PostgraduateMA

Ancient History

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA Ancient History at King's College London, University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Ancient History at King's covers a remarkable range of topics and themes, from early Greek history to the Roman Republic and Roman imperial history. You will also get the chance to study ancient Near Eastern history, late antiquity, the history and culture of Byzantium. Choose from a wide range of study options on our intercollegiate course that draws on the strengths of King’s, UCL and Royal Holloway and the Institute of Classical Studies. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Classical Greek History and Society
Roman Republic and Empire
Ancient Near Eastern Civilisations
Late Antiquity and Early Medieval Transitions
Byzantine History and Culture
Research Methods in Ancient History
Historiography and Ancient Sources
Dissertation in Ancient History
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

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💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£22,500£28,500£35,000
5 years£28,500£37,000£49,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Ancient History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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