MA (Classical Civilisation)

Programme description

This programme provides a multidisciplinary training in the skills required for the research-driven study of Classical Antiquity and the rise of European Christendom. Areas of focus in the programme follow the research interests of staff in the discipline and are grouped around three thematic strands: (a) language and texts, especially ancient and medieval Latin; (b) the Classical tradition in literature and ideas, including the reception of Classical themes in modern literature; (c) archaeology and material culture, including archaeological method. There is a particular focus of interest in the interface between ancient Graeco-Roman culture and the wider world, including the North and Ireland in particular. Themed modules change from year to year but include such topics as “Greeks, Romans and Barbarians”, “The Classical Tradition in Modern Anglo-Irish literature”, and “The Recreation of Classical Lore in Medieval Ireland”.

All students study a language as part of the programme. Latin is offered at all levels from beginners’ to advanced, and the course combines the study of Classical and Medieval varieties with particular reference to Hiberno-Latin. Students have the opportunity to pursue specialist options in manuscript studies and palaeography, as well as historical linguistics where appropriate. Greek is offered in accordance with demand at beginners’ and advanced levels.

The programme culminates in a dissertation prepared under the supervision of one of the academic teaching team.

Programme aims and objectives

The programme can be taken as an end in itself, or in order to prepare the way for higher level academic work. Students not only acquire a fuller understanding of the history and culture of the Greeks and Romans and their neighbours, they also develop their research, presentational, and linguistic skills.

ECTS weighting

90 ECTS. 

Programme fee, academic year 2009-2010

E.U. students: €6,540
Non-E.U. students: €12,500*

*Subject to ratification

Please note: fees are correct at the time of online publication, but are subject to change (E&EO); non-E.U. fees must be paid in full prior to registration.

Application

Applications to this programme are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code above right.

Minimum entry requirements

Applicants should have a primary degree of an appropriate standard in Classics, Classical Civilisation, Medieval Studies or another related discipline. Suitably qualified graduates from less closely-related backgrounds may be considered for admission on the recommendation of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies.

Selection criteria

Selection is based on the candidate’s academic record and their aptitude for the programme.

Examination arrangements

Classics is recognised as a training in key transferable skills and a knowledge base suitable for higher-level work in many fields of Humanities, Linguistics, museum work, archaeology and cultural work. 

Career opportunities

Classics is recognised as a training in key transferable skills and a knowledge base suitable for higher-level work in many fields of Humanities, Linguistics, museum work, archaeology and cultural work.

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