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.
MLitt Scholarships
The School of Classics is offering a number of postgraduate scholarships for students taking the MLitt in Classics at St Andrews in 2019-2020. The scholarships cover tuition fees at UK and EU level.
Students wishing to be considered for these scholarships should apply by 5pm, Thursday 31 January 2019.
View further information on the MLitt programme, including how to apply.
St Andrews ranked 2nd equal for research excellence among UK Classics departments in REF 2014.
St Andrews Classics rated 2nd in UK to study Classics by the Complete University Guide 2018 , 3rd in UK by the Times Good University Guide 2018 and 4th in UK by the Guardian University Guide 2019.
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