Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) (MA)
Why Leiden University
Leiden University provides ambitious students with the most recent and innovative areas of knowledge, and offers them the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
World-class education
At Leiden University research and teaching are directly linked to each other and form an inspiring and intense study environment. Classics and Ancient Civilizations has been ranked 4th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 and the Research MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations has been awarded the label Top Programme by the Dutch National Student Survey.
A unique programme
The Leiden University programme distinguishes itself from other similar research masters by offering expertise in the world of ancient Mesopotamia and Anatolia, Egypt (ancient, antique and late-antique), Greco-Roman Antiquity, the Hebrew Bible, ancient Judaism and emerging Christianity. The programme is unique in the Netherlands for its subject matter, the historical periods covered and the multidisciplinary approach of its study. The programme introduces a wide variety of research methods, including discourse analysis, intertextuality, narratology, rhetorical analysis, cognitive studies, etc.
Benefit from our extensive network
In the Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme you will learn from Leiden's top scholars, as well as experts from our extensive international network. You have the possibility of studying at institutions and universities abroad and within the Assyriology specialisation you will also be able to study courses at one of our partner universities – including Cambridge, Münster, and Heidelberg.
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