University of St Andrews

School of Classics

Research podcasts

Dr Coulston introduces his work on Trajan's column in his latest contribution to the School of Classics research podcast series.

Joint research project

The schools of Classics and Computer Science produced a virtual reconstruction of Acropolis Basilica, Sparta, based on evidence revealed during its excavation

Literary Interactions under Nerva Trajan and Hadrian

A two-year, BA-Leverhulme research project on Latin and Greek literary culture during the reigns of Nerva, Trajan and Hadrian

The Christianization of the Peloponnese

Explore the basilicas of the Peloponnese using the clickable map created using research from this AHRC and CRF/RSE funded project.

Teaching

The School of Classics offers five primary undergraduate programmes: Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classics, Greek and Latin.
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The School offers taught postgraduate degrees in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Greek, Latin, and Greek & Latin.
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All prospective students are welcome to arrange to visit the School through Admissions.

Research & Postgraduate Study

We have one of the largest communities of researchers and postgraduate students in the UK, working across the full range of Greek and Latin literature, Ancient History, Art & Archaeology and Ancient Philosophy. Our seminar and conference programmes contribute to a stimulating intellectual environment, that promotes successful postgraduate study and research. The School has a strong social identity and offers excellent working conditions. All postgraduates receive some financial support. A limited number of full and part scholarships are also available.

world rankings

St Andrews Classics rated top in UK (100% satisfaction) in 2012 National Student Survey, 4th best place in UK to study Classics by the Guardian University Guide 2013 and the Complete University Guide 2013, and 5th in The Times Good Unversity Guide 2013

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