Late Antique and Byzantine Studies

University name Royal Holloway, University of London Department History Course Title Late Antique and Byzantine Studies Qualification, duration, mode MA 12FT 24PT Further qualification details This programme, leading to a University of London federal Master's degree in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, is constructed especially for those who want a training in language, palaeography and the use of historical evidence before embarking on doctoral research in Byzantine Studies. Months of entry September Entry requirements A good first degree, i.e. at least a 2.2, in any subject. However, non-standard applications will also be considered. Funding AHRC, college studentships, Hellenic Institute studentships. International student info A high level of English language is required for this programme, at least 6.5 or 7.0 IELTS overall, 570 or 600 TOEFL. Number of new students 0-5 Total number of students 0-10 Course description Compulsory skills element: Greek language (at beginners, intermediate or advanced); Greek palaeography, methods and techniques. Options include: The Christianisation of the Roman World: Constantine to Justinian; Byzantium and the West A.D. 843-1002; Byzantium and the Crusades; Byzantine Hagiography; The Church in the Christian Empire (AD 336-604); Gender from Antiquity to Byzantium; Language and power in the Later Roman Empire (285-565); Constantinople and its Descriptions; The Late Roman and Early Byzantine City. Contact name Dr Charalambos Dendrinos Telephone 01784 443 791 Fax 01784 433 032 Email pg.history@rhul.ac.uk Web www.rhul.ac.uk/history