Classics

The MA in Classics is suitable for graduates with a degree in Classics or related disciplines who want to acquire a deeper understanding of the ancient world. It offers small-group teaching and individual supervision by internationally respected specialists, and it will enable you both to deepen your understanding of the ancient world and to develop transferable skills in research, group discussion, oral presentation, and academic writing.



The UCD School of Classics is a lively community which organises a wide range of events; for instance, we host regular lectures by visiting scholars from Ireland and abroad, mentor conferences organised by graduate students and hold practical workshops in the Classical Museum.



Small-group teaching by specialists in the area

Intensive student participation

The only Irish university with a Classical Museum. It is also the largest collection of Greek and Roman antiquities on display in Ireland

Modules Cover Topics Such as:



The Epic Tradition

The Age of Marius and Sulla

Exploring New Worlds

Warfare and Society

Ancient Political Thought

This programme is intended for graduates with degrees in classics or related subjects including English, History, or Archaeology. An upper second class honours degree (NFQ Level 8), or the international equivalent is required.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.





You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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Z044: 1 year full-time

Z105: 2 years part-time.

Delivery: On Campus

MA Classics (Z044) Full Time

EU fee per year - €7055

nonEU fee per year - €19200


MA Classics (Z105) Part Time

EU fee per year - €4235

nonEU fee per year - €9600


***Fees are subject to change


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Z044 Classics Master of Arts Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught



Z105 Classics Master of Arts Part-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught