Classical Studies – Graduate Diploma in Arts

A Massey Graduate Diploma in Arts (Classical Studies) is a way for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in classical studies.

Understand the present by studying the past

Classical studies trace meaningful connections between classical antiquity and our modern civilisation.

The Greeks and Romans have had a profound and lasting influence on world culture through their language and philosophy. As well as science, medicine, law, political institutions, art and architecture. They also created and developed almost every genre of Western literature.

In the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Classical Studies) you’ll examine important issues that arise from this heritage. You’ll also investigate the way the ancient world reacted to intellectual and physical challenges. Many of which still confront us today.

Follow your passions

Classical studies is interdisciplinary. You can study what you enjoy, and focus on subject areas that spark your interest. You can explore the classical world from many angles: literature, history, art, mythology, religion or war. Even love and sexuality.

You’ll acquire and develop a sought-after range of skills. Our evidence for the ancient world is challenging. It’s sometimes fragmentary, sometimes obscure, often biased or distorted. At Massey, you’ll make sense of it through argument and interpretation.

World-class learning

Massey offers passionate and friendly lecturers. It also offers world-class distance-learning qualifications and multimedia learning materials.

Further study

If you successfully complete your Graduate Diploma in Arts, you could go on to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts or a Master of Arts.