MPhil in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A 21-month full-time MPhil in Classics combining taught options with a substantial thesis. It is designed as a foundation for future doctoral study and suits applicants who already have a clear topic for doctoral work.

What you will study

Students take a thesis and two options chosen from lists A, B and C, one option in each year, with the thesis developed across both years. Options allow linguistic training, ancillary disciplines such as papyrology, close work on an author's texts, textual criticism or reception studies.

Career pathways

Many graduates go on to doctorates at Oxford or elsewhere and then to university teaching or research posts. Others enter teaching, publishing, administration, business and other professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in Classics or a similar course with substantial Classics components. USA applicants: minimum GPA normally 3.6/4.0. Degree-level competence in at least one of Ancient Greek and Latin is required. Publications not required. English language (higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall with at least 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall with at least 155 per component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24), although TOEFL iBT taken from 21 January 2026 is not accepted pending review. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course starts. No GRE or GMAT required. Application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 12:00 midday UK time, 5 January 2027.

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 21 months full-time

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