Master of Arts (MA) in Classical Studies
Regulation: Government Gazette Β' 1878 / 26-3-2024 (in Greek).
Program Director: Athena Kavoulaki
Program Steering Committee: S. Panayotakis, D. Spatharas, Z. Petraki, G. Tsouni
OPEN POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
Entrance examinations are held twice a year subject to the availability of vacancies: in mid-September (with an application period from the 1 st to the end of July) and in mid-January (with an application period from the 1 st to the end of November).
Call for Applications (to be published till June 2025) [Previous, in Greek]
Required Exam Material (in Greek)
Α Greek language qualification of at least B2 level is required, as almost all courses are offered in Greek. The BA (first degree) submitted must be recognised by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (Hellenic NARIC, or DOATAP). A translation of the degree and an Apostille stamp are also required.
The selection of candidates is made through written and oral examinations. Only candidates holding a BA with a general average score of 6.50/10 and above or an average of 7.00/10 in courses of the respective subject area of their proposed study are entitled to sit the exam.
Next application period is from July 1st to July 31st, 2025. Please submit your application through: https://postgrad.cict.uoc.gr/
The Postgraduate Study Program in Classical Studies is offered by the Department of Philology of the University of Crete (https://www.philology.uoc.gr/). It is dedicated to the scholarly investigation of the languages, cultures, and literatures of classical antiquity.
The program provides students with in-depth knowledge across a variety of topics related to the ancient world and pays due attention to modern and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of antiquity. Key modules in the curriculum include Greek and Roman poetry and prose, aspects of ancient Greek and Roman culture, the reception of Greek and Latin literature, textual criticism, and digital humanities. The program’s primary goals are to prepare highly skilled classicists who will contribute both to the public and private sectors, engage in research projects, pursue doctoral studies, and participate in research centers both in Greece and abroad.
The program is tuition-free.
The duration of the program is four semesters for full-time study and eight semesters for part-time study and leads to an MA degree in Classical Studies upon successful completion of a total of 120 ECTS credits.
Admissions
Admission to the MA Program in Classical Studies is by examination.
The admission exams for the program take place in January and September. Applicants who wish to start their studies in February 2025 will be examined on January 20 and 21, 2025.
The top-ranked candidate in the entrance examinations will receive the Efthymios Koumentakis Excellence Award, which includes a cash prize of €1,000.
SCHOLARSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT, AND FREE ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
Postgraduate students are eligible to apply for University of Crete scholarships and awards. Additionally, students may have the opportunity to engage in teaching or research assistantships as part of their academic or research activities.
Upon their admittance to the MA program, eligible students may apply for free accommodation and meals at the University of Crete. For eligibility criteria please see the Office of Student Affairs webpage.
For more information about the MA program in Classical Studies and the admission process, please consult here (in Greek).
Tour of the premises and infrastructure of the Department and the Campus.
Days and hours of consultation with Faculty and Academic Advisors (in Greek)
List of successful applicants
The candidates with the following application numbers have been admitted:
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email:
pgrad@phl.uoc.gr
phone:
+30 2831077306
address:
University of Crete - Department of Philology - Postgraduate Studies - GR 74100 Rethymno
