Master in Classics MRes

Tuition fees are 20,820 GBP per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Jul 1, 2027.

The Master in Classics MRes is a one-year program at the University of Birmingham, England, for students who want to specialize in classical antiquity. This Master's degree is taught in English and is suitable for students with a Bachelor's degree. The program helps students develop their research skills and knowledge of classical studies.

The curriculum includes a core module on Research and Scholarship in Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology, as well as two optional ancient language modules such as Greek, Latin, or Egyptian Language. Students will also complete a 20,000-word thesis on an aspect of classical antiquity, supervised by a specialist in the area.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Classicists, Archaeologists, Historians, Academic Researchers, or Language Teachers. They can work in universities, museums, or cultural institutions, helping to promote our understanding of classical antiquity and its languages.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.