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Degree Programme Table: Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) (ICL) (MSc) - 2-4 Years (PTMSCAWSAC2U)

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Year 1 Academic year: 2020/21, Starting in: September

Notes:
Students complete one compulsory course, five specialised option courses and an MSc Dissertation in either Archaeology or Classics over the duration of the Degree. Courses run in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, the range of specialised courses will vary depending on staffing availability.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses
Research Skills for Archaeology and Classics (online)
PGHC11507 20 credits

Course options

Ancient Worlds MSc Online Courses

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Students can take up to two 'fallow' semesters over the course of their studies, where they remain enrolled on the Programme, but do not register for courses.

Further to discussion with the Programme Directors a student may also choose an option from the suite of online courses offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology or from other Schools.
Ancient Egyptian Religion and the Afterlife (online)
PGHC11452 20 credits
Athenian democracy and modern preoccupations (online)
PGHC11477 20 credits
Running the Roman Empire (online)
PGHC11501 20 credits
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: An Introduction (online)
PGHC11506 20 credits
The Origins of Agriculture: Reconsidering the Neolithic (online)
PGHC11511 20 credits

Year 2 Academic year: 2020/21, Starting in: September

Notes:
Students complete one compulsory course, five specialised option courses and an MSc Dissertation in either Archaeology or Classics over the duration of the Degree. Courses run in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, the range of specialised courses will vary depending on staffing availability.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Ancient Worlds MSc Online Courses

Select between 0 and 80 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Students can take up to two 'fallow' semesters over the course of their studies, where they remain enrolled on the Programme, but do not register for courses.

Further to discussion with the Programme Directors a student may also choose an option from the suite of online courses offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology or from other Schools.
Ancient Egyptian Religion and the Afterlife (online)
PGHC11452 20 credits
Athenian democracy and modern preoccupations (online)
PGHC11477 20 credits
Running the Roman Empire (online)
PGHC11501 20 credits
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: An Introduction (online)
PGHC11506 20 credits
The Origins of Agriculture: Reconsidering the Neolithic (online)
PGHC11511 20 credits
AND

Ancient Worlds Dissertations

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
All core and option courses must be completed before work commences on the dissertation.
Archaeology Dissertation
PGHC11083 60 credits
MSc Dissertation in Classics
PGHC11100 60 credits

Year 3 Academic year: 2020/21, Starting in: September

Notes:
Students complete one compulsory course, five specialised option courses and an MSc Dissertation in either Archaeology or Classics over the duration of the Degree. Courses run in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, the range of specialised courses will vary depending on staffing availability.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Ancient Worlds MSc Online Courses

Select between 0 and 80 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Students can take up to two 'fallow' semesters over the course of their studies, where they remain enrolled on the Programme, but do not register for courses.

Further to discussion with the Programme Directors a student may also choose an option from the suite of online courses offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology or from other Schools.
Ancient Egyptian Religion and the Afterlife (online)
PGHC11452 20 credits
Athenian democracy and modern preoccupations (online)
PGHC11477 20 credits
Running the Roman Empire (online)
PGHC11501 20 credits
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: An Introduction (online)
PGHC11506 20 credits
The Origins of Agriculture: Reconsidering the Neolithic (online)
PGHC11511 20 credits
AND

Ancient Worlds Dissertations

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
All core and option courses must be completed before work commences on the dissertation.
Archaeology Dissertation
PGHC11083 60 credits
MSc Dissertation in Classics
PGHC11100 60 credits

Year 4 Academic year: 2020/21, Starting in: September

Notes:
Students complete one compulsory course, five specialised option courses and an MSc Dissertation in either Archaeology or Classics over the duration of the Degree. Courses run in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, the range of specialised courses will vary depending on staffing availability.

There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options

Ancient Worlds MSc Online Courses

Select between 0 and 80 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Students can take up to two 'fallow' semesters over the course of their studies, where they remain enrolled on the Programme, but do not register for courses.

Further to discussion with the Programme Directors a student may also choose an option from the suite of online courses offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology or from other Schools.
Ancient Egyptian Religion and the Afterlife (online)
PGHC11452 20 credits
Athenian democracy and modern preoccupations (online)
PGHC11477 20 credits
Running the Roman Empire (online)
PGHC11501 20 credits
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: An Introduction (online)
PGHC11506 20 credits
The Origins of Agriculture: Reconsidering the Neolithic (online)
PGHC11511 20 credits
AND

Ancient Worlds Dissertations

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
All core and option courses must be completed before work commences on the dissertation.
Archaeology Dissertation
PGHC11083 60 credits
MSc Dissertation in Classics
PGHC11100 60 credits
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