MPhil Classics in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

For PhD assessment, you'll submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words, while MPhil candidates submit up to 60,000 words, both showcasing original research that makes a substantial contribution to the field. This culminates in an oral defense known as a viva voce examination.
Your research will focus on original investigations into classical languages, literature, philosophy, or culture spanning from Homeric times through the late Roman Empire, including how ancient civilizations influence modern culture.
Our department boasts considerable expertise in supervising diverse topics within Greek and Roman literature. Swansea's particular strengths lie in ancient narrative studies, the influence of early works on Hellenistic and imperial fiction, Greek tragedy, classical philosophy, and Greco-Roman political theory.
Operating at the highest academic standards, you'll engage with fundamental concepts and analytical methods central to understanding Greek and Roman civilizations.
This program cultivates essential research capabilities for advanced work in classics, complemented by comprehensive skills development and training opportunities across campus.
You'll refine critical research abilities necessary for excellence in classical studies, with additional support from campus training programs. Opportunities include presenting your work at departmental seminars and the School of Culture and Communication's postgraduate conference.
From your second year onward, you may have the chance to lead undergraduate tutorials and seminars, receiving both training and compensation. Approved conference attendance or external research may qualify for financial assistance.