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DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2026/2027

Draft Edition - Due to be published Thursday 9th April 2026

Timetable information in the Course Catalogue may be subject to change.
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Degree Programme Table: Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) (MSc) - 2 Years (Part-Time) (PTMSCAWSAC2P)

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Year 1 Academic year: 2026/27, Starting in: September

Notes:
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 exactly 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Further to discussion with the Programme Director a student may also choose an option from the suite of level 11 courses offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology or from other Schools.

Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.
Prehistory of Egypt: major steps for humankind millennia before the pyramids (online)
PGHC11535 20 credits
Daily life in New Kingdom Egypt (online)
PGHC11549 20 credits
Seafaring and Society in the Ancient Greek World (Online)
PGHC11554 20 credits
The Hittite Kingdom: History and Archaeology of an Ancient Near Eastern Civilisation (Online)
PGHC11561 20 credits
Sparta and Crete: Classical Greek Society Beyond Athens (Online)
PGHC11580 20 credits
Slavery in the Roman Empire (online)
PGHC11633 20 credits
Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Roman Society (online)
PGHC11641 20 credits

Year 2 Academic year: 2026/27, Starting in: September

Notes:
Courses will run in either Semester 1 OR Semester 2, subject to staffing availability.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses
Ancient Worlds Dissertation
PGHC11538 60 credits

Course options

Ancient Worlds MSc Online Courses

Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Further to discussion with the Programme Director a student may also choose an option from the suite of level 11 courses offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology or from other Schools.

Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.
Prehistory of Egypt: major steps for humankind millennia before the pyramids (online)
PGHC11535 20 credits
Daily life in New Kingdom Egypt (online)
PGHC11549 20 credits
Seafaring and Society in the Ancient Greek World (Online)
PGHC11554 20 credits
The Hittite Kingdom: History and Archaeology of an Ancient Near Eastern Civilisation (Online)
PGHC11561 20 credits
Sparta and Crete: Classical Greek Society Beyond Athens (Online)
PGHC11580 20 credits
Slavery in the Roman Empire (online)
PGHC11633 20 credits
Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Roman Society (online)
PGHC11641 20 credits
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