Comparative Literature and Greek

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No prior knowledge of Greek is necessary, but you must have studied a modern or ancient foreign language at SQA Higher, GCE A-Level, or equivalent.

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No previous knowledge of comparative literature is required.

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Course start

September 2027

Duration

Four years full time

School of Classics

Why study this course?

Knowledge of ancient Greek is the key not only to a literature of enormous richness but also to in-depth understanding of a fascinating culture. The MA (Hons) in Greek will develop your Greek language skills and will also develop skills of literary and cultural analysis which are important for understanding complex texts, arguments and problems in our own culture, too.

The course involves study of the many different genres of ancient Greek literature, from tragedy and epic to lyric poetry and philosophy, to historiography and oratory. It also explores themes and concerns which were central to Ancient Greek writing, from gender, identity and sexuality to religion, power and violence. You will be required to develop skills of reading and understanding these texts in the original language. In the process you will also gain a broad understanding of ancient social, cultural and political history.

Course details

The MA (Hons) in Greek is a four-year course run by the School of Classics. In the first year, if you have not studied Greek previously, you will be introduced to Greek language and literature from scratch through our intensive language courses. If you have already studied Greek at a higher level, in your first year you will undertake more advanced study in language and literature in modules that integrate the study of literary texts with linguistic and translation exercises.

Alongside Greek, in the first year of your studies you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year, you will usually continue to study at least one of these subjects. Find out more about more about how academic years are organised.

In second year, all students are brought together to take modules that extend and refine their knowledge of Greek literature and its background, covering both prose and poetry from the archaic to the imperial period, while continuing to incorporate progressive work on Greek language skills in preparation for Honours-level study. Extra support classes are provided for students who began Greek at St Andrews.

The skills you gain in analysing original Greek texts will prepare you for exploring an even wider range of texts at a more advanced level in your third and fourth years. You will also delve deeper into a specialist topic of your choice by writing a dissertation during your fourth year.

All of the School’s Honours modules are inspired by the research expertise of the members of staff who teach them, and expose you to the latest debates and developments in the discipline. They cover a wide range of genres and themes. Topics may include:

Greek poetry, including epic and tragedy

Greek historiography, including authors like Herodotus and Thucydides

Greek rhetoric

Greek philosophy

Religion in Greek literature

Greek comedy

Greek literature in the Roman Empire and Late Antiquity.

A wide choice of other modules is available to complement Greek and suit your interests. Popular choices include classical studies, ancient history, art history, English literature, modern languages, medieval and modern history, philosophy and divinity.

Students wishing to study both Greek and Latin should consider choosing Classics MA (Hons) instead.

Graduates in Greek from St Andrews can expect to have developed a wide knowledge of ancient Greek literature and culture and a high level of competence in Greek language.

The University of St Andrews operates on a flexible modular degree system by which degrees are obtained through the accumulation of credits.

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How it's taught

Teaching

Teaching at sub-honours level is delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars, language classes and set-text reading classes (10 to 30 students).

At Honours level, all teaching is delivered through seminars (10 to 20 students), with a strong emphasis on students’ own contributions in informal class discussion and in group or individual presentations.

In addition to these classes, students are expected to undertake substantial independent, but guided, work outside of the classroom. Typically, this will involve:

reading Greek texts

practising language and translation skills

reading journal articles and books

undertaking research in the library

working on individual projects

preparing coursework assignments and presentations

preparing for examinations.

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Assessment

Almost all modules in Greek are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework includes:

research essays

literary criticism and commentary exercises

linguistic analysis

class tests, including unseen translation and grammar exercises.

In addition, most modules include a written examination held at the end of each semester during a dedicated exam diet with revision time provided beforehand.

The School aims to provide feedback on assessments and coursework within two to three weeks to help you improve on future assessments.

Undergraduates at the University of St Andrews must achieve at least 7.0 on the St Andrews 20-point grade scale to pass a module. To gain access to Honours-level modules, students must achieve the relevant requisites as specified in the policy on entry to Honours and in the relevant programme requirements. To find out the classification equivalent of points, please see the common reporting scale.

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team with expertise and knowledge of Greek and classics. Postgraduate research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of classes and seminars under the supervision of the module coordinator.

You can find contact information for all Greek staff on the School of Classics website.

The University's services and support teams can help students with additional needs resulting from disabilities, long-term medical conditions or learning disabilities, as well as many other difficulties and challenges students might face while studying.

In the first two years of your degree (known as sub-honours) you will take the required modules in Greek alongside modules in at least one other subject.

You will take one Greek module per semester during your first two years, and usually two modules per semester during your third and fourth years (known as Honours).

Course information may change. Module information and course content, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at the University of St Andrews. We display the most up-to-date information possible, but this could be from a previous academic year. For the latest module information, see the module catalogue.

First year

Students will take two first-year modules depending on their knowledge of Greek prior to the course.

Beginners in Greek will take the following two compulsory modules:

Greek Language for Beginners: provides a thorough grounding in the Greek language for beginners or near beginners.

Greek Literature for Beginners: follows on from GK1001 and guides students through further study of the vocabulary, forms, and syntax of the ancient Greek language. It prepares students for the challenge of reading and interpreting Greek literature.

Students who have studied Greek to SQA Higher, GCE A-level or equivalent will take the following two compulsory modules:

Greek Language and Literature 1: involves detailed study of a range of set texts as well as linguistic and translation exercises designed to enhance students' knowledge of Greek and confidence in reading Greek literature in its historical and cultural context.

Greek Pastoral and Passion: introduces students to the thematic connections between bucolic or pastoral poetry and the Greek novel and involves detailed study of set texts and linguistic and translation exercises.

Second year

Students will take two second-year modules depending on their knowledge of Greek prior to the course.

Students who took Greek Language and Literature for beginners in their first year will take the following two compulsory modules:

The Landscape of Greek Prose (B): designed for students to follow on from 'Greek Literature for Beginners', this module examines a wide range of Greek prose texts and enhances Greek language skills through regular language classes.

The Landscape of Greek Poetry (B): following on from 'The Landscape of Greek Prose (B)', this module covers a diverse range of ancient poetry in the original Greek, starting with Homer’s Iliad, and enhances Greek language skills through regular language classes.

The Landscape of Greek Prose (A): designed for students to follow on from 'Greek Pastoral and Passion', this module examines a wide range of Greek prose texts and enhances Greek language skills through regular language classes.

The Landscape of Greek Poetry (A): following on from 'The Landscape of Greek Prose (A)', this module covers a diverse range of ancient poetry in the original Greek, starting with Homer’s Iliad, and enhances Greek language skills through regular language classes.

If you decide to take Greek in your third and fourth years, you choose from a wide variety of advanced options.

Here is a sample of Honours modules that have been offered in previous years:

Diversity and Transformations: The Greek Language from the Hellenistic to the Early Modern Period

Greeks and Barbarians

Greeks on Education

Greek Tragedy

Hellenistic Poetry

Lies, History and Ideology

Picture This: Intermediality in Ancient Greek Literature and Culture

'Satire', Sex and Society: Greek 'Old Comedy'

The Greek Novels: Identity, Desire and Literary Transformation

The Rest of the Story: Greek Epic after Homer

Writing like a hetaira? The (re-)creation of female voices in the Second Sophistic

In fourth year, students undertake an 8,000-word dissertation on a topic of their choice. This independent project enables you to develop key research skills which are desired by both prospective employers and by graduate schools offering postgraduate degrees.

Fees and funding

Scotland: Tuition fees are yet to be confirmed by the Scottish Government.

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £10,050 (yet to be confirmed by the UK Government)

EU and overseas: £34,910

More information on tuition fees can be found on the undergraduate fees and funding page.

Accommodation fees

Find out about accommodation fees for University accommodation.

Funding and scholarships

The University of St Andrews offers a number of scholarships and support packages to undergraduate students each year.

Entry requirements

The University offers different entry requirements, depending on your background. Find out more about

Standard, Minimum and Gateway entry requirements using academic entry explained and see which entry requirements you need to look at using the entry requirements indicator.

For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. You will also need to meet any further subject-specific entry requirements as outlined on their pages.

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades:

Minimum entry grades:

Gateway entry grades:

Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University’s Gateway programmes.

GCE A-Levels

IB points

36 (HL 6,6,5)

36 (HL 6,5,5)

General entry requirements

All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.

SQA qualifications

SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:

Chemistry

Computing science

Geography

Applications of Mathematics

Mathematics

Psychology.

GCSE qualifications

GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:

Computing Science

Other qualifications

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.

More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University's entry requirements web page.

Alternative study options

Students interested in this course may also be interested in the following:

Gateway programmes

Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades but meet the University's contextual criteria may be interested in the Gateway to Arts programme.

Study abroad

Students studying Greek can apply to participate in the University-wide St Andrews Abroad programme. You may also have the opportunity to participate in the School Abroad exchange programme. For information about study abroad options, please see the study abroad site.

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.

Joint Honours degrees

You can also take Greek as part of a joint Honours degree in which you will take core modules of your chosen subjects.

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Master of Arts (Honours) Classical Studies and Greek

Master of Arts (Honours) Comparative Literature and Greek

Master of Arts (Honours) English and Greek

Master of Arts (Honours) French and Greek

Master of Arts (Honours) Greek and Hebrew

Master of Arts (Honours) Greek and Modern History

Master of Arts (Honours) Greek and Persian

Master of Arts (Honours) Greek and Philosophy

Master of Arts (Honours) Greek and Social Anthropology

Master of Arts (Honours) Greek and Spanish

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Joint degrees taken with French and with Spanish are also available 'With Integrated Year Abroad'.

Traditional classical Greek courses have provided an entry to a wide range of careers and positions since employers have placed a premium on the combination of intellectual flexibility and rigour of Greek graduates.

Students who graduate with classical Greek degrees typically do well in the graduate employment market, while some choose to continue their academic careers via a postgraduate training degree to doctoral study either in St Andrews or at another university.

Graduate destinations include:

financial services

marketing and management

civil and armed services

journalism

museums, heritage and conservation

libraries and information management

teaching

further research or study.

A degree in Greek will provide you with transferable skills that will equip you for a future career in many sectors. These skills include:

flexible thinking

understanding a range of viewpoints and critical approaches

exercising reflection and critical judgment

gathering, memorising, organising and deploying information

time management

project planning

independent work

group work

oral and written expression.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students to build their employability skills.

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