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University of St Andrews: Classics
Institution | University of St Andrews View institution profile |
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Department | Classics |
Web | www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 12 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 12 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 12 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 12 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 12 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
International | 16550 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 12 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
MLitt
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.
classpg@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 462608 |
Study type | Taught |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | - The minimum requirements for entry to the MLitt in Classics are a first-class or high 2.1 degree or equivalent. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. In reviewing applications for the MLitt, the School of Classics looks especially at: - your statement of your plans for the MLitt and for future study or careers |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
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.
classpg@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 462608 |
Study type | Taught |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | - The minimum requirements for entry to the MLitt in Classics are a first-class or high 2.1 degree or equivalent. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. In reviewing applications for the MLitt, the School of Classics looks especially at: - your statement of your plans for the MLitt and for future study or careers |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
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.
classpg@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 462608 |
Study type | Taught |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | The minimum formal requirements for entry to the MLitt in Classics are a first-class or high 2.1 degree (UK), a GPA of 3.6 or above, or equivalent. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
classics@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 476161 |
Study type | Research |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
England | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 16550 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
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.
classpg@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 462608 |
Study type | Taught |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | - The minimum requirements for entry to the MLitt in Classics are a first-class or high 2.1 degree or equivalent. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. In reviewing applications for the MLitt, the School of Classics looks especially at: - your statement of your plans for the MLitt and for future study or careers |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
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.
classpg@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 462608 |
Study type | Taught |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | - The minimum requirements for entry to the MLitt in Classics are a first-class or high 2.1 degree or equivalent. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. In reviewing applications for the MLitt, the School of Classics looks especially at: - your statement of your plans for the MLitt and for future study or careers |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
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.
classpg@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01334 462608 |
Study type | Taught |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
Entry requirements | The minimum formal requirements for entry to the MLitt in Classics are a first-class or high 2.1 degree (UK), a GPA of 3.6 or above, or equivalent. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |

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