MA (Honours) Classical Studies and Social Anthropology in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The literature of ancient Greece and Rome stands among the most emotionally compelling and intellectually stimulating works in global cultural history. Engaging with these texts in their original languages offers a direct pathway into the intellectual landscapes of two dynamic civilizations whose impact has resonated across continents. The MA (Hons) in Classics enhances your proficiency in both Latin and Ancient Greek while cultivating analytical techniques for interpreting literature and culture - invaluable competencies for navigating contemporary complex texts and issues. This program invites you to explore an extensive array of classical writings, spanning from heroic epics and dramatic tragedies to historical accounts, philosophical treatises, satirical works, and romantic poetry. You'll acquire the linguistic expertise to interpret these works in their authentic forms, gaining insights into Greco-Roman social structures, artistic expressions, political systems, and philosophical traditions. Additionally, the curriculum provides options to examine related disciplines including classical history and archaeological studies.