Classics (MA)

Why Leiden University

An ideal location for the study of classics

Leiden is an ideal place for studying classics. The Leiden University Library possesses a great collection of Greek and Latin manuscripts and papyri; and the Classics Department has close ties with the Papyrological Institute and the National Museum of Antiquities.

A centre of scholarly expertise

The Classics Research  MA programme is delivered by the oldest Classics department in the Netherlands. You will learn from internationally acclaimed academic staff and you will benefit from the collaboration of classicists from different Universities in the National Research School in Classics (OIKOS).

Use the facilities of the Humanities Hub

The Humanities Hub in Leiden houses some great facilities to support your studies—like the AI Lab, Digital Lab, MediaLab, Translation Lab, Journalism Lab, Editorial Room, podcast studio, and film studio. Whether you're into AI, media, or storytelling, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to build hands-on skills. Best of all, these are exactly the kind of skills that stand out on the job market after you graduate. Want to find out more? Take a look here!

Diversity and inclusion

We are convinced that our education can only flourish if everyone within the programme feels supported, respected and empowered to do their best work. We find it important to offer a learning environment that allows for different perspectives and points of view that students bring with them, depending on their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, health, religion, age or socio-economic background. Every new generation sees the world from a new perspective – and our students are the newest generation. We look forward to hearing more about your perspective. Leiden University has been pursuing diversity policy since 2014, with the aim of creating a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment for all staff and students.