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96 Master's degrees in Ancient History in United Kingdom

History (Distance Learning)
The History (Distance Learning) course at Northumbria University consists of broad, thematic taught modules that focus on the middle ages through to present day.
Egyptology
The Egyptology from the University of Oxford is a two-year taught graduate degree that offers a satisfying, advanced course of study in the languages, cultures, and history of ancient Egypt. While the MPhil functions as a course in its own right, it is also designed to take students to the stage where they can embark on doctoral research in Egyptology.
Ancient Civilisations (Part-time)
The Ancient Civilisations (Part-time) programme from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a unique programme, which is available both on campus and as a distance learning degree.

Contemporary Art History and Curating
This Contemporary Art History and Curating course from Newcastle University will prepare you for a range of careers in the visual arts world.
Palaeontology
The MSc by Research in Palaeontology at The University of Manchester is a full-time programme lasting 12 months. This advanced degree offers students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research within the field of palaeontology, benefiting from the university's extensive resources and expertise.
Archaeological Science
This Archaeological Science course from the University of Cambridge aims to introduce students to the main theories and research approaches in archaeological science, particularly within the fields of archaeological materials science, environmental archaeology and biomolecular archaeology.

History - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the History - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Classics and Ancient History
The Classics and Ancient History programme of the University of Glasgow enables you to acquire and develop skills as an independent researcher in the field of Classics and Ancient History.

Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (by Distance Learning)
How can the classical past be reconstructed? What can diverse types of evidence reveal about ancient civilisations? This Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (by Distance Learning) programme at the University of Leicester provides an exciting and challenging forum for you to explore the history and archaeology of the Classical period.

Ancient Cultures
The Ancient Cultures programme of the University of Glasgow offers you the opportunity to explore the ancient world from a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective from the Near-East to North-Western Europe. It is based in Classics, with the participation of Archaeology, Egyptology, Celtic and Gaelic, and Theology and Religious Studies.
Archaeological Science
The Archaeological Science course at the University of Oxford provides a broad introductory education for those with a first degree in archaeology wishing to apply science-based research methods, or for those with a first degree in a science subject wishing to learn about specifically archaeological issues amenable to scientific methods.

Classics and Ancient History
With the Classics and Ancient History degree offered at the University of Reading taking one of the widest-ranging courses in the UK, with expertise spanning Bronze Age to late antiquity, Anatolia to Egypt and the Near East.

Classics and Ancient History
The University of Liverpool offers a degree in Classics and Ancient History that covers a broad range of potential topics for investigation.
Ancient History and Classical Culture
The Ancient History and Classical Culture programme from Swansea University is a rigorous course that concentrates on the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, drawing on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars.
Archaeological Practice
Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Arts in Archaeological Practice, designed to be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time. This on-campus programme provides an engaging learning environment, with classes primarily held in the evenings, allowing for flexible study alongside other commitments.

Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning)
The Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) course from The University of Edinburgh provides you with the opportunity to explore the human past, from early prehistory to late antiquity through a diverse range of courses and independent research.