Ancient History and Classical Archaeology MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning Ancient History and Classical Archaeology MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning, 2 years, part-time

The classical age is one of the most significant periods in world history. In this postgraduate degree you will combine the study of ancient history with archaeology to explore the societies of Greece and Rome, those that surrounded them, and their influence both on the past and the modern world., Our courses are designed to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge, whether to enhance your career prospects, proceed to further study, or for general interest. There are opportunities to develop your practical skills, and employability skills are embedded throughout our curriculum. Consequently, our courses are highly valued by employers who will recognise the key transferable and subject-specific skills gained., All of your modules are delivered by distance learning. Our courses will give you the flexibility to study from any location within a structured and supportive framework. You will receive excellent support from our expert archaeology and ancient history academics and professionals. We understand you are combining study with external commitments and you can defer your studies if necessary. Each module consists of specially prepared self-study materials, which are made available online through Blackboard, our virtual learning environment, and supplemented by our Library's book-loans-by-post service. During the course, you will be allocated an academic tutor for each module and you will receive one-to-one supervision throughout your course.Assessment Each of the modules you choose will be assessed using at least two written assignments. You will be provided with detailed written feedback on each piece of work that you submit for assessment. All of your assignments will be assessed by two markers who are academics or professional archaeologists.Distance Learning Online learning is an important feature of this course, therefore it is essential that you have reliable, regular access to the internet (preferably with a broadband connection) in order to participate. As a distance learning student, you will have access to the University Library's electronic service, the Leicester Digital Library, which includes a large number of e-journals and e-books. You are also welcome to join campus-based activities (by prior arrangement) at any time. If you live close to Leicester you can, of course, visit the Library in person. For UK-based students who wish to use other libraries, we can issue you with a card which allows you to do so. This is a national scheme which allows distance learning students to borrow material from up to three other participating libraries.

For the MA you need to complete four modules and a dissertation (or three modules and an extended dissertation). For the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) you need to complete four modules. For the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) you need to complete two modules. The PGDip and PGCert are not available full-time., 2:1 degree in archaeology (or anthropology in North America) or classical studies. We will consider applicants who do not have a degree but have extensive professional archaeological experience. If you have a 2:1 degree in a different subject area we may make you a conditional offer on the basis of you first taking some of our undergraduate modules as 'bridging' courses.English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

How can the classical past be reconstructed? What can diverse types of evidence reveal about ancient civilisations? This MA provides an exciting and challenging forum for you to explore the history and archaeology of the Classical period. Our course will equip you with the analytical skills to identify the debates surrounding textual and material sources, and encourage you to interrogate current perceptions of Greek and Roman societies. During the course, you will learn to engage more critically with archaeological issues and debates, developing skills in the analysis and evaluation of sources and data of many kinds. We seek to equip you with a broad critical understanding of both the potential and the limitations of different forms of archaeological and written evidence and develop your ability to present and use your sources effectively. You will be taught by staff with an impressive range of expertise and specialisms that are exceptional in Britain. With many ancient historians as well as classical archaeologists among our staff we are uniquely placed to explore this material and our expertise extends geographically from Roman Britain and southern Gaul to North Africa and Syria. The Ancient History and Classical Archaeology MA is ideal if you are seeking to become a researcher in Archaeology or Ancient History, or if you want to enhance your professional career in archaeology, classical studies, museum or related contexts, as well as for existing professionals in heritage or related fields who have a particular interest in this area. Our long-established distance learning MA offers you the opportunity to study flexibly, while still benefiting from our vibrant research culture as well as the full support of our expert academic staff.

• An earlier version of this course (called The Classical Mediterranean) is currently available, with the last cohort of students starting in February 2025.
• We also offer a part-time MA by distance learning in Archaeology and Heritage., You start your studies in September taking one module at a time and over the course of two years you will complete your MA.
The teaching semester is divided into a series of 12 study sections. You complete 6 study sessions before working on your first assessment and then the second 6 sessions follow with your final assessment. There are no set times when you need to attend class or complete your study work except for assessment deadlines. This means you can fit your studies around your work and family life in a way that works for you whether that is studying in the evenings, at the weekend, or during the daytime. During each module you will have optional opportunities to join live chats with your module tutor and fellow students. Each module has its own space in the Virtual Learning Environment where our staff have designed content to help you learn. This might include recorded lectures, guided readings, podcasts, discussion boards and optional live sessions: each module is different! These materials will guide you through the module content. Each module has a module co-ordinator who is responsible for the delivery of the module. You will hear from them regularly as they guide you through your learning. You will also have access to an e-reading list where all the key sources for the module are linked. In addition, you will also have access to our university Library, which has masses of digital resources you can access online - but they will also post you physical books too. In addition, they are able to provide lots of help and support, from finding resources to improving your academic skills., Archaeology and Ancient History at Leicester is ranked in the top 100 in the world by the QS University Rankings. Our academic staff are active in research on every continent, with research interests from early prehistory to the recent past. Our assessments are designed to allow you to bring your existing expertise, skills and interests to your studies. This allows of students to either follow their own passions through the course of their studies or to work on material relevant to their professional careers. Distance learning allows our students to manage flexible study alongside employment, caring and personal commitments. It offers a way to gain a valuable qualification without the need to move or stop working. We have been delivering MAs by distance learning for over twenty years, our courses are designed around our students allowing them to gain the expertise and skills to progress in their careers.