Guide de l’étudiant

Α Degree awarded by a Greek Public University or by a recognized foreign Institution of equivalent status or by a Technological Education Institute is required.

Ancient Greek Philology aims at: (a) the study and interpretation of ancient Greek literary texts in the original, (b) the acquaintance of the students with modern trends in ancient Greek philology, such as narratology, reception and translation, gender studies and literary criticism, (c) the critical assessment of theoretical problems concerning the ancient Greek literary genres, (d) the analysis of ancient Greek literature within the historical and cultural contexts of each period, as well as its comparative reading with Latin literature, and (e) the in-depth acquaintance of the students with disciplines such as palaeography, papyrology, epigraphy and textual criticism.

Latin Philology aims at: (a) furthering the study and the interpretation of Latin literary texts, (b) the evolution and the sharpening of the students? critical judgment, with a view to a better appreciation of Latin texts, (c) the critical assessment of theoretical problems concerning Latin literary genres, (d) setting Latin literary texts within their broader historical and cultural contexts as well as a comparative reading of these texts at the backdrop of later literature, and (e) an in-depth acquaintance of students with papyrology, palaeography, epigraphy and textual criticism.

Graduates of the Degree of Postgraduate Studies of Classics, besides the basic knowledge of their discipline and profession are also able: (a) to put the acquired knowledge into practice, (b) to communicate in a foreign language, (c) to find, process and (de)compose data and information, with the use of the appropriate technologies, (d) to adapt to novel situations and apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques, (e) to work independently or in collaboration with others in international and/or interdisciplinary environments, (f) to produce new research ideas, to develop and manage research projects, (g) to respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment, (j) to demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and to show sensitivity to gender equality issues, (k) to develop self-criticism, (l) to promote free, inductive and deductive thinking.

Graduates of the PSP in Classics can be hired a) as teachers in Elementary and High Schools, public or private, on condition that they meet the requirements set for their recruitment by these organizations; b) in publisher houses and presses; c) in research centers; d) in any organization seeking to hire University graduates in general (according to the standards required by each organization) for scientific or even administrative work.

The qualification is a terminal award and allows access to doctoral studies.

A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education. The grading scheme is as follows (Ministerial Decision no Φ.1231/Β1/425 art.60, Hellenic Government Gazette no 1099/2000/B):

Αμριστα (Arista) Excellent: 8.50-10.00

Λιμαν Καλωμς (Lian Kalos) Very Good: 6.50- 8.49

Καλωμς (Kalos) Good: 6.00-6.49

Minimum passing grade for each course and the MA Essay is 6.

3 Semesters (full-time study) or 6 Semesters (part-time study), 90 ECTS

A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS units and each semester to 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) (1ECTS= 25-30). Compliance with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) regulations started in 2007, when the Greek Legislation was harmonized with the relevant European one (Ministerial Decision no Φ5/89656/β3, art. 1-3, Hellenic Government Gazette no 1466/2007/B). A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS units and each semester to 30 ECTS.

Full-time