3 courses offered in the Faculty of Classics
Classics - PhD
The PhD is a three to four-year research degree, examined by a thesis of up to 80,000 words. Candidates work independently and closely with their Supervisor, a senior member of the Classics Faculty, and also have an academic advisor. Classes are provided in specialist research skills (e.g., epigraphy, palaeography, numismatics, Linear B and German). When appropriate, students are encouraged to work away from Cambridge, perhaps to undertake fieldwork or study manuscripts in libraries abroad.
Classics - AdvDip
The Advanced Diploma is a nine-month taught postgraduate degree aimed at home and international students who have had limited or no experience in ancient Greek and/or Latin and who wish to develop the skills to become independent learners and readers in one or both languages. Alongside this focus on language learning comes the chance to explore an aspect of Classical culture in depth, the opportunity to attend lectures and research seminars in the Faculty of Classics and integration in University collegiate life. The course may serve as an end in itself or as a gateway to:
• the Cambridge MPhil (or a Masters degree elsewhere) in Classics, for students with a suitable undergraduate degree (e.g. Classical Civilisation or a major in Classics involving little or no language work) and who wish to work on a topic requiring knowledge of ancient Greek and/or Latin; or
• a Cambridge PhD (or a doctorate elsewhere) in Classics, for students with a qualifying Masters degree and who wish to work on a topic requiring knowledge of ancient Greek and/or Latin.
• postgraduate study or research in another discipline (e.g. English, History, Linguistics, Philosophy) on a topic requiring knowledge of ancient Greek and/or Latin.
• study for a PGCE in Classics.
Classics - MPhil
The Classics MPhil is intended to give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in Classical subjects and acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.