MA Greek
About this course
MA in Greek, an economics and classics degree centred on the study of the classical Greek language, literature, history, and culture of the ancient Greeks. Core topics include Research Methods. Students have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Greece as part of the programme. The first year introduces the language through Greek 1A: Basic Greek 1 and Greek 1B: Basic Greek 2. The second year builds proficiency with Greek 2A:Intermediate Greek 1 and Greek 2B: Intermediate Greek 2. Later stages include advanced linguistic study and a dissertation. Optional modules cover diverse aspects of ancient literature, history, and culture such as Ancient Emotions, Athenian Democracy: Model or Mob-rule?, Interpreting Greek Tragedy (Greek language version), and Myths, Fictions, and Histories of Alexander (Greek). Additional options span wider historical and cultural topics including Ancient Warfare, Cleopatra: Life and Legend (Hons), and Religion in Ancient Greece.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 285 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 14%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Greek 1A: Basic Greek 1
- Greek 1B: Basic Greek 2
- Greek 2A:Intermediate Greek 1
- Greek 2B: Intermediate Greek 2
- Core travel course (years 3 and 4)
- Advanced Greek for Honours
- Dissertation (Greek)
- Ancient Emotions (Greek)
- Ancient Technology in Context (Linguistic Pathway)
- Athenian Democracy: Model or Mob-rule? (Greek)
- Hellenistic Poets in Greek
- Interpreting Greek Tragedy (Greek language version)
- Literature in Fragments (Greek)
- Lyric Poems and their performance in Ancient Greece (Greek)
- The Invention of History: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon in Greek
- Myths, Fictions, and Histories of Alexander (Greek)
- Reasons to be Cheerful: Greek Comedy with Aristophanes and Menander
- Ancient Medicine
- Ancient Warfare
- Basic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs for Honours
- Cleopatra: Life and Legend (Hons)
- From the Gracchi to Sulla: the sources and the history 133-70 BC
- Heroes and Heretics (Egypt)
- The Histories of Trans People (UG)
- Imperium Indivisum?: The Collapse of the West Roman Empire in the fifth century AD
- The Later Roman Empire, 270-400 AD
- The Material World in Greek Religious Thought and Practice
- The Novel In Antiquity: Impotent Heroes And Damsels In Distress
- Religion in Ancient Greece
- Rhetoric At Rome
- ROMAN ART
- The Roman Stage: A History Of Roman Drama From The Republic To The Empire
- Rome In Transition, 49-27 BC
- The Art of Divergence in Ancient Egypt (Hons)
- The Other Greeks: Sparta, Crete, Thessaly
- Women and Power? The extraordinary women of the ancient world
- Women, Witches & Witchcraft in Antiquity
- Writing Ancient Women (Honours)
- Basic Latin For Honours 1
- Basic Latin For Honours 2
- Intermediate Latin for Honours 1
- Intermediate Latin for Honours 2
- Advanced Latin for Honours
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Greek at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £19,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Greek at University of Glasgow do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Greek at University of Glasgow?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Greek at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Does MA Greek at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Greek at University of Glasgow?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.