Classical Languages and Literature: University of Oxford

MSt in Greek and/or Roman Languages and Literature

The MSt is the normal course for our Master’s Students, and the one which we recommend unless there are particular reasons for preferring the MPhil. In this you take three options:

• One is normally a 10,000 word dissertation
• The two others may be text-based (subjects such as Greek Tragedy, Cicero or Neronian Literature; self-designed options are possible and common here) or topics such as literary theory, papyrology, palaeography, and textual criticism

All students attend a class on Research Techniques in Classical Literature, extending over two terms. This includes units on topics such as the history of classical scholarship and on research resources, and students present their own work in progress. Language classes are also available in Greek and Latin at both the elementary and intermediate levels.

MPhil in Greek and/or Roman Languages and Literature

The MPhil is taken by fewer students. They offer:

• Athesis of up to 25,000 words
• Two options chosen from Lists A and B:
  List A is of major literary texts (subjects such as Greek Tragedy, Cicero or Neronian Literature; self-designed options are possible too)
  List B comprises more technical subjects such as the textual criticism of Greek or Latin texts, papyrology, comparative philology, and literary theory

As in the MSt, students attend the class on Research Techniques in Classical Literature. There are language options in intermediate Greek or Latin.

Related Programmes Available

• Humanities Division
• MSt and MPhil in Ancient History
• MPhil in Classical Archaeology
• MSt and MPhil in Byzantine Studies
• MSt in Women’s Studies

Entry Requirements

• DPhil: Master’s degree in Classics
• MSt and MPhil: Undergraduate degree in Classics, including degree-level competence in at least one classical language

English Language Requirements

• Research degrees: Higher level
• Taught degrees: Higher level

Graduate Admissions Office

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