MA (Hons) Greek at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Greek studies classical Greek language and literature with the history and culture of the ancient Greeks, with opportunities to visit archaeological sites and museums in Greece.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students read Homer and other poets, Athenian tragedy and comedy, orators, historians and philosophers such as Plato. Year 1 builds grammar and vocabulary toward reading genuine ancient Greek; Year 2 consolidates translation skills; entry level depends on prior Greek.

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Entry requirements

International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0 (single sitting, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date); TOEFL iBT 92 overall with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21 (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic 59 overall and in every sub-test; other accepted tests include Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall (no component below 169), Oxford ELLT 7 overall (no component below 6) and LanguageCert Academic SELT 70 overall (no component below 60). The University of Glasgow English for Academic Study pre-sessional course is an alternative route.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Standard annual tuition fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest-of-UK fee status). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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