The Department of Classical Studies at The Open University UK is the home of The Baron Thyssen Centre for the Study of Ancient Material Religion, which supports activities and research projects in the areas of Greek, Etruscan and Roman material religion, often working in collaboration with the Department of Religious Studies.
The expertise of current staff spans a wide range of ancient material religion topics, including votive offerings, sensory approaches to ritual, the material culture of death and burial, the archaeology of Etruscan sacred spaces, and the impact of classical antiquity on later religions.
Programme Structure
Potential research projects:
- Votive offerings
- Sensory experiences of ancient religion
- The archaeology of sanctuaries and pilgrimage
- Ritual clothing and fabrics
- The impact of classical antiquity on later religions
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an MA with a minimum grade of merit. If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 23,987 AUD / year ≈ 12,705 GBP / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 9,451 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year
Living costs
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
1,601-2,539 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
