Classics (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)

Course Overview

The M.Phil. in Classics is aimed both at students who intend to proceed to doctoral research and those who wish to round off their undergraduate studies by taking their encounter with the Classical world to the next level or to explore a nascent interest in ancient Greece and Rome.

This course offers a range of taught modules at high level and the opportunity to write a dissertation on a subject of your choice.

It provides students with an excellent grounding in postgraduate research skills in Classics. It also hones analytical, written, and verbal communication skills which are highly valued in careers outside the university and education sectors. The M.Phil. in Classics attracts students from all over the world who have gone on to a broad range of careers.

Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) Honours Bachelors degree or equivalent (for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant area. Knowledge of Greek or Latin is not required, but students hoping later to pursue a research degree in fields where the written record provides our main sources will be strongly encouraged to acquire language skills in the course.

Since places on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.

The M.Phil. in Classics helps graduates prepare for a wide variety of careers, including in the museum and heritage sectors, libraries and archives, public policy and administration, archaeology, law, teaching, and media. It also provides invaluable training in research for those planning to pursue doctoral studies and / or a career in research.