Newcastle University

Modules for Roman Frontier Studies, MA

In addition to the programme description, the information below details the modules you can expect to study as part of this postgraduate degree. Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Compulsory modules

• ARA8090 Research Themes, Theories and Skills in Archaeology
  
• ARA8099 Dissertation
  
• ARA8150 Graduate Seminar in Roman Archaeology
  
• ARA8128 Armies and Frontiers of the Roman Empire

Optional modules

You will take at least 20 credits up to 60 credits from the following:

• ARA8180 Early Medieval Britain and Europe
  
• ARA8026 Practical Artefact Analysis
  
• ARA8025 Advanced Seminar in Artefact Studies
• CAH8016 Graduate Seminar in Greek Archaeology
  
• ARA8120 Recording Historic Buildings
• ARA8182 Prehistoric Architecture: Houses, Monuments and beyond
• ARA8184 Bodies in Prehistoric Europe c.6500-700 BC
• ARA8186 Ancient Technologies: Understanding Metalwork
• CEG8702 An Introduction to Fundamentals of GIS
  
• CEG8704 Theory and Application in GIS
• CAC8097 Beginners’ Greek for MA Candidates
  
• CAC8098 Beginners’ Latin for MA Candidates
  
• CLA1011 Intermediate Latin Language and Literature 1
  and
  CLA1012 Intermediate Latin Language and Literature 2
  
• CAG2001 Level 2 Greek: Interpretation of Texts
  and
  CAG3002 Level 2/3 Greek: Special Study Stage 3
  
• CLA2001 Level 2 Latin: Interpretation of Texts
  and
  CLA3002 Level 2/3 Latin: Special Study Stage 3
  
• CAG3001 Level 3 Greek: Interpretation of Texts
  and
  CAG3002 Level 2/3 Greek: Special Study Stage 3
  
• CLA3001 Level 3 Latin: Interpretation of Texts
  and
  CLA3002 Level 2/3 Latin: Special Study Stage 3

Choice of language modules will depend on your level in the relevant language at entry.

Further Information

Programme description, course duration, fees, entry requirements and how to apply can be found on the main programme page.