Classics (MLitt) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of St Andrews |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Classics and Ancient HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Study Level

Masters

This is an intensive taught programme, designed primarily as a preparation for further research. The programme allows you to specialise in a wide range of areas of study, including: Greek or Latin literature, ancient history, classical archaeology, reception studies, and ancient philosophy. The study of Classics explores concepts and issues which are fundamental still today. Looking back at ancient political, social and cultural life allows students to consider their modern selves. Classics courses combine the study of Greek and Latin literature and language, immersing students in two literatures of enormous richness that have provided inspiration for so many areas of later western literature, culture and thought.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Study Level

Masters

This is an intensive taught programme, designed primarily as a preparation for further research. The programme allows you to specialise in a wide range of areas of study, including: Greek or Latin literature, ancient history, classical archaeology, reception studies, and ancient philosophy. The study of Classics explores concepts and issues which are fundamental still today. Looking back at ancient political, social and cultural life allows students to consider their modern selves. Classics courses combine the study of Greek and Latin literature and language, immersing students in two literatures of enormous richness that have provided inspiration for so many areas of later western literature, culture and thought.

Admission Requirements

100+
7+
3+
  • CV
  • letter of intent, including:
    • why you wish to study for an MLitt in Classics at St Andrews
    • your suitability for the programme
    • the areas that you are keen to specialise in
    • possible areas for dissertation study (the School does not expect clearly worked-out proposals, or even that you have identified a single area for your research project, just an indication of your particular areas of interest)
    • any future plans for further research or careers beyond the MLitt (not essential, but you may wish to include some detail on that if it explains your motivation for applying).
  • sample of academic written work (between 2,500 and 5,000 words)
  • two original signed academic references
  • academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • evidence of English language proficiency (required if English is not your first language).

1 Year
Jan-2000

Domestic
9,450 GBP
International
19,400 GBP

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