MA Greek
About this course
MA (Honours) in Greek, a classics degree within the Modern Languages and Classics subject area. The course involves study of the many different genres of ancient Greek literature, from tragedy and epic to lyric poetry and philosophy, to historiography and oratory. The first year introduces foundational study through modules such as Greek Language for Beginners, Greek Literature for Beginners, Greek Language and Literature 1, and Greek Pastoral and Passion. The second year continues language and literature work through modules including The Landscape of Greek Prose (B), The Landscape of Greek Poetry (B), The Landscape of Greek Prose (A), and The Landscape of Greek Poetry (A). Later study allows specialisation through optional modules covering topics such as Greek Tragedy, Hellenistic Poetry, 'Satire', Sex and Society: Greek 'Old Comedy', and The Greek Novels: Identity, Desire and Literary Transformation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA, including A in a foreign language. IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in a foreign language.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 36%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 29%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Modules
- Diversity and Transformations: The Greek Language from the Hellenistic to the Early Modern Period
- Greeks and Barbarians
- Greeks on Education
- Greek Tragedy
- Hellenistic Poetry
- Lies, History and Ideology
- Picture This: Intermediality in Ancient Greek Literature and Culture
- 'Satire', Sex and Society: Greek 'Old Comedy'
- The Greek Novels: Identity, Desire and Literary Transformation
- The Rest of the Story: Greek Epic after Homer
- Writing like a hetaira? The (re-)creation of female voices in the Second Sophistic
- Greek Language for Beginners : provides a thorough grounding in the Greek language for beginners or near beginners
- Greek Literature for Beginners : follows on from GK1001 and guides students through further study of the vocabulary, forms, and syntax of the ancient Greek language. It prepares students for the challenge of reading and interpreting Greek literature
- Greek Language and Literature 1 : involves detailed study of a range of set texts as well as linguistic and translation exercises designed to enhance students' knowledge of Greek and confidence in reading Greek literature in its historical and cultural context
- Greek Pastoral and Passion : introduces students to the thematic connections between bucolic or pastoral poetry and the Greek novel and involves detailed study of set texts and linguistic and translation exercises
- The Landscape of Greek Prose (B) : designed for students to follow on from 'Greek Literature for Beginners', this module examines a wide range of Greek prose texts and enhances Greek language skills through regular language classes
- The Landscape of Greek Poetry (B) : following on from 'The Landscape of Greek Prose (B)', this module covers a diverse range of ancient poetry in the original Greek, starting with Homer’s Iliad, and enhances Greek language skills through regular language classes
- The Landscape of Greek Prose (A) : designed for students to follow on from 'Greek Pastoral and Passion', this module examines a wide range of Greek prose texts and enhances Greek language skills through regular language classes
- The Landscape of Greek Poetry (A) : following on from 'The Landscape of Greek Prose (A)', this module covers a diverse range of ancient poetry in the original Greek, starting with Homer’s Iliad, and enhances Greek language skills through regular language classes
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Greek at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £46,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of MA Greek at University of St Andrews 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 St Andrews?
97% 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 St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 186 UCAS points.
Does MA Greek at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Greek at University of St Andrews?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.