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Full time | University of St Andrews | 1 year | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MLitt - Master of Letters

Subject areas

Classics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MLitt in Classics is an intensive taught programme, designed primarily as preparation for further research. The course allows you to specialise in a wide range of areas, including: Greek or Latin literature, ancient history, classical archaeology, reception studies, and ancient philosophy.

Course details

The MLitt in Classics is a full-time taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Classics.?If you are interested in part-time study, you should contact the School's Director of Postgraduate Teaching by emailing classicsdopgt@st-andrews.ac.uk?in the first instance to request approval.

The course embraces the study of all aspects of the ancient Greek and Roman world including Greek and Latin literary culture, ancient history, archaeology, classical philosophy, and the reception of antiquity in later periods.

Highlights

A unique and intensive core course, including training in the use of literary sources and material evidence and exposure to a range of theoretical approaches and key themes in the study of antiquity.

A range of optional modules, including Greek and Roman literary cultures, material cultures, and ancient philosophy.

Training in practical research and transferable professional skills (e.g. presentation skills, digital humanities, outreach and public engagement).

Provides a wide foundation in key debates in the study of antiquity.

Offers the opportunity to focus on a wide range of specialist areas, with one-to-one supervision from leading researchers.

Allows students to develop their skills in Greek or Latin or to begin ancient languages from scratch, and to develop reading skills in a relevant modern language.

Modules

This is a series of seminars structured around themes in classical research (e.g. the environment, performance, reception).

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,680

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,880

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for entry to the MLitt in Classics are a first-class or high 2.1 degree or equivalent.