Ancient History
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
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locatieGroningen |
diplomaMA |
typeregulier, 60 EC |
start1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60821 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursheeft honours track |
These are some of many questions that you can study in Groningen. In Groningen, we offer Ancient History as a one-year Master's track -in English- with a full-time and a part-time tangent. While we cover the whole of antiquity, from archaic Greece to the late Roman Empire, our focus lies on the political, cultural, and religious connectivities of the Mediterranean world. Ancient History in Groningen is interdisciplinary in character and interacts with religious studies, material culture studies, but also with other historical periods. In Groningen you will become familiar with various theoretical approaches and methodologies, and digital humanities plays a strong role in our teaching and research. Our topics range from elite culture to daily life using a wide variety of data – besides literary sources, you will explore ways that inscriptions, papyri and material culture cast a radically different light on the ancient world.
Ancient History is a track within the Master's degree programme in Classics and Ancient Civilizations. Within this track, we offer three specializations:
- Ancient History and Culture
- Ancient History and Religious Studies
- Ancient History and Premodern History
For more about Ancient History in Groningen, see our website.
Studieprogramma

periode | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Landscape and Memory | 5 EC | ||||||||
2 Research Seminar. Exploring Late Antiquity | 10 EC | ||||||||
Track Ancient History and Premodern Studies keuzevak | 20 EC | ||||||||
Track Ancient History and Religious Studies keuzevak | 20 EC | ||||||||
GLTC Commentaarcollege Grieks en Latijn keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Elective Greek epigraphy: pensum keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Elective Greek epigraphy: Essay keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Masterstage Oudheidsstudies keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Track Ancient History and Culture keuzevak | 20 EC | ||||||||
2 Research Seminar: Athletes and Oracles - Festival, sport and encounter in Ancient Greece | 10 EC | ||||||||
Ma-thesis Classics and Ancient Civilizations | 20 EC |
specialisaties
specialisatie Ancient History and Culture
This specialization gives you the opportunity to specialize in ancient history and ancient culture by selecting electives worth 20 ECTS.
Courses may be selected from MA programmes within the Faculty of Arts, such as History Today, Classical Studies, and Philosophy.
specialisatie Ancient History and Religious Studies
This specialization gives you the opportunity to specialize in ancient history and religious studies by selecting 20 ECTS worth of electives from course units on Religious Studies.
This track offers courses within the programme Politics, Religion, and Pluralism in which shifting and overlapping identities in the post-classical world are explored through thematic courses (see website).
You can also write a thesis that combines Ancient History and Religious Studies.
specialisatie Ancient History and Premodern History
You can specialize in ancient history and premodern history by freely selecting your own package of electives of 20 ECTS total.
The specialization track Premodern History is a track within the Research Master Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies. This track offers research seminars and specialist courses on approaches.
specialisatie Master's Placement
This Master's track includes an optional work placement for which you are awarded ECTS credit points.
It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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onderwijsopzet | 50% zelfstudie 30% theorie 20% praktijk |
avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
excursion, group discussion, group assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research project, seminar, tutorial, self studyhonours-/excellence program Master Honours College
The master Honours programma is designed for students who wish to get even more out of their education..
This is a programme of an extra 15 ECTS credit points that runs parallel to you regular MA programme. The one-year programme focuses on leadership from an interdisciplinary perspective and is geared to the development of leadership skills.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2314 (€1157 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 13600
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 16000
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
Bachelor's degree in Classics, History, Archaeology or other relevant programme.
taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.
estimated monthly costs
bedrag | kostenpost | ||
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€ | 303 | kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
€ | 22 | internet+tv | |
€ | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
€ | 32 | telefoon | |
€ | 117 | verzekeringen | |
€ | 172 | collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar | |
€ | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
€ | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
€ | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
€ | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
€ | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
€ | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
€ | 45 | overig | |
€ | 1171 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 |
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
5 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
40% | daarvan is vrouw |
2 | eerstejaars gestart in 2017 |
50% | daarvan is vrouw |
29331 | studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
51% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
Ubbo Emmius
Ubbo Emmius is the study association of the History department at the University of Groningen.The association organizes a broad set of activities year-round. These can vary from social, study related, career or even activities that focus on all together. Not only this, but you can also get a nice discount on all your study books if you order them through us. The organization of the activities lies, for the main part, with the 17 committees that Ubbo has. There is for example the Career Committee, the Party Committee, the Travel Committee and the list goes on. All in all being a member of Ubbo is a great addition to your time as a student! For a full overview of who we are and what we do, you can take a look on our website or social media.
Op kamers in Groningen
55216 | studenten studerend |
31914 | studenten woonachtig |
€ 303 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
kamer betaalbaarheid | |
21 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
kamer beschikbaarheid |
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Oude Geschiedenis
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Oudheidstudies
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Assyriology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
75% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Egyptology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
75% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Classics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
75% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Hebrew and Aramaic Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
75% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Classics and Ancient Civilizations
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
75% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Klassieke Cultuur
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Oudheidstudies
star Keuzegids beste opleiding 2019 1e |
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Griekse en Latijnse Taal- en Letterkunde
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Classics and Ancient Civilizations
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
They have, moreover, critical thinking skills and are experts in analyzing problems from the perspective of different cultures and periods. Having a multiperspectival view is an asset in the contemporary world.
A degree in Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Ancient History) can therefore be the starting point of different types of jobs. Many of the skills an Ancient History MA teaches are transferable. You will probably find that your analytical competence, ability to write, and capacity to solve problems will significantly improve after completing an MA degree.
We encourage our students to complete a 10 EC internship in a field of their interest.
With your MA-degree you could become a policy consultant, or work as editor, journalist or in a museum. You may also choose to pursue a career as lecturer or researcher in higher education.
Our programme prepares students for, for instance, the following jobs:
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