Greek Studies, MA (Hons)

The MA in Greek Studies focuses on ancient Greek language and literature, alongside courses exploring the broader context of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine worlds. Ancient Greek, the language in which many foundational Western concepts were first expressed, underpins modern European and global thought.This programme provides advanced training in ancient Greek, enabling you to read texts from archaic Greece through Late Antiquity and Byzantium in political, religious, and philosophical contexts. You can also take courses on Greek-speaking world history and culture. Benefits include accessing a broad range of classical literature in the original language; one of the UK's widest subject selections in Classics at Edinburgh; and one of the largest teams of classics academics, with around 30 staff spanning diverse research interests.