Classics – (M.Litt.)

* If you have studied classics at undergraduate level and want to take your studies to a higher level; or if you have a background in other periods of history, philosophy, art or literature and want to develop your studies with reference to the ancient world – this programme is designed for you.
* You will have the opportunity to begin or continue the study of Latin or Greek, enabling those who have not had a ‘traditional’ classical education to acquire linguistic skills necessary for progression to higher research in classics.
* The programme draws on the University’s rich holdings of ancient material culture (particularly coins) and manuscripts where appropriate.

Programme overview * MLitt: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Core courses

* Research training
* Dissertation.

Optional courses

Options are available via both linguistic and non-linguistic pathways.

* Ancient drama
* Inventing the ‘clash of civilisations’: East against West from Homer to Hadrian
* Explorations in the classical tradition
* International relations and foreign policy in the ancient world: city-state and empire
* Democracy and governance: ancient political theory.

You can also take courses in elementary and advanced Greek and Latin language courses.

You may also choose to take a classical archaeology pathway, in collaboration with the Archaeology subject area. You can also select approved courses from our Honours programmes (with modified assessment).