The Master's programme Ancient History, specialization of Classics and Ancient Civilizations, offers students a stimulating environment in which they can study a broad range of historical issues focusing on the ancient world and thus, develop their own specialized personal study programme in the field of Greek and Roman antiquity.

The Master’s programme Classics and Ancient Civilizations is open for application to students with a Bachelor’s degree from the UvA or VU Amsterdam, or a recognized equivalent from another accredited university. The level of the Bachelor’s degree from a foreign higher education institution must be equal to three years of Dutch university education (a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent). On behalf of the Examinations Board, the Faculty’s Admissions Board will review whether you meet the admission requirements. English language requirements Students applying for a Master’s degree programme should be able to speak, read, write and understand English at an advanced academic level. The proficiency requirement in English can be met by the successful completion of one of the examinations mentioned below, with the scores indicated. Only students who have completed a full high school/International Baccalaureate in English or Bachelor’s degree in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia may be exempted. Cambridge English: Cambridge Advanced Exam A, B or C IELTS: 7.0 overall band score, with a minimum of 6.5 on each item TOEFL score paper based: 600, with a minimum of 55 in each of the subtests plus 4.0 in TWE internet based: 100, with a minimum of 20-23 in each of the subtests