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Reception of the Classical World

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£8,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Reception of the Classical World at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Explore the influence of the ancient world on later cultures while developing a raft of skills sought after by employers. The Reception of the Classical World MA is taught by UCL Greek & Latin, an international centre for the study and research of the ancient world. You’ll learn from world renowned scholars, gain crucial transferable skills, and benefit from access to the unparalleled resources for classical study that UCL and London offer. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £8,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Antiquity and Cultural Memory
Greek and Roman Literature in Translation
Reception Theory and Methodology
Classical Mythology in Later Cultures
Ancient Philosophy and Modern Thought
Material Culture and Archaeological Reception
Renaissance and Early Modern Classicism
Dissertation in Classical Reception Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,800

Home Student Fee

£8,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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