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Research Excellence Framework

St Andrews ranked second equal among UK Classics departments in REF2014, assessed by quality of research publications, impact and research environment

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Literary Interactions under Nerva Trajan and Hadrian

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

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Research podcasts

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

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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

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 on undergraduate or postgraduate visiting days .

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. In the REF 2014 research assessment exercise we were ranked 2nd equal overall among UK Classics departments. 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.

St Andrews ranked 2nd equal for research excellence among UK Classics departments in REF 2014.

St Andrews Classics rated 4th in UK to study Classics by  the Complete University Guide 2017, the Guardian University Guide 2017 and the Times Good University Guide 2016.

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