4 Master Programs in Ancient Literature 2023

Programs in ancient literature focus on the cultural and historical impact that reading and literature have had on different civilizations in the past. Courses may focus on languages and different interpretations, as well as general history and culture.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.