Greek and/or Roman History

Master

In Oxford

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Oxford

About the course
This two-year MPhil is the course taken by the majority of master's students in Ancient History. It is an intensive research training degree designed to equip you with a range of both knowledge and skills in Greek and/or Roman history; but it will prove stimulating and enjoyable for those whose aim is simply to deepen their understanding of current debates and developments in Ancient History.

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Oxford (Oxfordshire)
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Wellington Square, OX1 2JD

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Subjects

  • University
  • Ancient History
  • Classics
  • Teaching
  • Supervisor
  • Latin
  • Greek
  • Options
  • IT

Course programme

For the MPhil you will produce a thesis of up to 25,000 words, two pieces of work based on graduate seminars run by members of the faculty in Greek and Roman History, and three further options.

One of these options is a language. Competence in ancient Greek and/or Latin being a requirement for doctoral work in Ancient History, many MPhil students choose one of these languages as their linguistic option: both are available at Elementary and Intermediate level. For those whose Greek and Latin are already serviceable, there is an opportunity to acquire one of the principal languages of scholarship in Ancient History, French, Italian, or German; or to lay foundations in another ancient language relevant to their interests, such as Hebrew, Aramaic or Coptic.

Language teaching is provided in the form of classes and/or individual or small-group tutorials. All the linguistic options are assessed by a three-hour written examination, taken at the end of the first or second year.

One of the other options is drawn from a list of subjects based on Methods and techniques of scholarship, such as Greek or Roman Numismatics, Greek or Roman Epigraphy, and Documentary Papyrology. The other is chosen from a second list of topics on specific historical periods or themes, among which are Greek history ca 650–479 BCE; Athenian Democracy in the Classical Age; Alexander the Great and his successors 336–301 BCE; Roman history 146 BC–46 BCE; Roman history 138–312 CE; The economy of the Roman Empire; The provinces of the Roman Empire; Greek and/or Roman religions; Greek and/or Latin historiography; The world of Augustine; and The City of Rome (this option is taught in Rome, and involves attendance at the residential course organised by the School annually in Rome, with intensive exploration of the sites and museums of the city (only those accepted by the School may take the option). Finally, some students take advantage of a provision by which you and your supervisor can develop a customised option in a field of ancient history specifically relevant to your needs and interests. (For the whole, much more extensive, list, see the Graduate Handbook).

Teaching of these options will be provided through classes, seminars or tutorials as appropriate.

All the options are assessed by a pair of pre-submitted essays: those on the compulsory seminar are submitted at the end of the first year, and oral feedback provided; those on the other options may be submitted at the end of the first or second year. The dissertation is submitted at the end of the second year.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for the course is the responsibility of the Faculty of Classics and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Faculty of Classics.

Graduate destinations

Most MPhil graduates go on to take doctorates, either in Oxford or elsewhere. Many subsequently take up university teaching or research posts after finishing their doctorates. Those who do not take doctorates go into a variety of occupations, including teaching, publishing, administration, business and other professions.

Changes to this course and your supervision

The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. In certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study.

Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new academic supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment.

For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.

Other courses you may wish to consider

If you're thinking about applying for this course, you may also wish to consider the courses listed below. These courses may have been suggested due to their similarity with this course, or because they are offered by the same department or faculty.

Courses suggested by the faculty

Greek and/or Roman History MSt
Ancient History DPhil
Classical Languages and Literature DPhil
Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature MSt
Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature MPhil
Classical Archaeology MSt
Classical Archaeology MPhil
Ancient Philosophy MSt
Women's Studies MSt

All graduate courses offered by the Faculty of Classics

Ancient History DPhil

Classical Languages and Literature DPhil

Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature MSt

Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature MPhil

Greek and/or Roman History MPhil

Greek and/or Roman History MSt

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Greek and/or Roman History

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