Roman Frontier Studies MA
12 months full time; 24 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £5,500 part time £2,750
International: full time £11,500 part time fees
Please see 'Further Information' for additional field trip costs.
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
This programme, the only one of its kind in the world, is designed for students who wish to study the archaeology of the frontiers of the Roman Empire. It will also prepare you for a PhD in Roman Frontier Studies or to enter a profession requiring high-level skills in literacy, research and project management.
View our video online to find out more about being a postgraduate student in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.
+Modules
Throughout this programme you will have access to an exceptional range of archaeological collections from across the Roman Empire, during practical teaching. You will also have access to extensive archives covering the Roman frontiers of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
You take compulsory modules, optional modules and undertake a dissertation. Modules in Greek, Latin and modern languages are also offered. All students complete a dissertation in Roman Frontier Studies.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules.
+Entrance Requirements
An upper-second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in classics, ancient history, archaeology or a related discipline. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower class Honours degrees and those with non-standard qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.5 in writing), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Applicants may be invited for interview or to discuss this programme by telephone or e-mail.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
There is an additional cost to fund the compulsory study trips to Rome (ARA8150: Graduate seminar in Roman archaology) and the Lower Rhine Frontier (ARA8128: Armies and frontiers of the Roman Empire). The cost of each overseas trip is approximately £450 and this covers travel, food and accommodation. Optional field trips are also available to Athens and throughout the UK.
For further information please contact:
Sandra Fletcher
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7966
E-mail: pg.historical@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Archaeology.
