Classics / English Literature, MA (Hons)

Classics encompasses the literature, history, art, and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome, with Latin and/or Greek language study available at any level. Students explore English literature from early modern to postmodern eras, drawing on expertise in American, Irish and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and interdisciplinary connections with arts, media, and science.At the University of Glasgow, Honours students receive financial support for up to three weeks visiting archaeological sites and museums in Italy, Greece, or beyond, plus year 3 study abroad options in Europe (e.g., Athens, Rome), Australia, New Zealand, or North America. Access the Hunterian collection and Special Collections enhances learning. Classics and English Literature graduates excel in heritage, teaching, consultancy, finance, publishing, law, accountancy, museums, librarianship, civil service, and IT, valued for skills like critical analysis, creativity, and argumentation.