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Classical Studies

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  • University/Institute Name University College Cork
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJun 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

The Classical Studies course atUniversity College Corkallows students to develop language skills in both Latin and Greek, while also developing their knowledge of the history, art, and literature of the Roman Imperial period and of the manner in which these were transmitted through the medieval and into the modern periods.

The Classical Studies course at University College Cork is either a one-year degree, taken full-time, or a two-year degree, taken part-time.It better equips students with the research and writing skills necessary in order to undertake a PhD in some aspect of Classical Studies.

Careers Information

The MA in Classical Studies provides a broad training suited for those interested in careers in the cultural and heritage sectors as well as in the education sector. A good basic knowledge of Latin, combined with an ability to pursue independent research, will prove particularly useful for those involved in the maintenance of museum and library collections, historical archives, and the numismatic trade.

Potential career paths include jobs involving historical archives, museum collections, the numismatic or antique trades, and teaching.

Courses include:
  • Beginners' Ancient Greek
  • Beginners' Latin
  • Reading Greek
  • Easy Greek Texts
  • Plato

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Position Start Date

Sep 2026