Welcome to TCD Classics
Classics is by nature multidisciplinary, bringing together the study of the language and literature, philosophy, history, art history and archaeology of the Greek and Roman world. The Department is committed to excellence in both teaching and research, and our staff are all dedicated teachers and well-known for their research in fields as diverse as Neoplatonic philosophy, Bronze Age archaeology, Hellenistic poetry and history, Early Latin literature, classical Latin poetry, and Roman construction.
Classics at Trinity has a long and distinguished history, numbering Oscar Wilde among its famous past students. It is unique in Ireland in having separate Chairs in Greek and in Latin, and in offering a specialised programme in Ancient History and Archaeology.
Dr Christine Morris, Acting Head of Department
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NEW: THREE STUDENTSHIPS FOR THE MPHIL IN CLASSICS IN 2013-14
The Department of Classics, Trinity College Dublin is pleased to announce three new awards for our one year taught MPhil in Classics. These awards are open to all new applicants for the academic year 2013-14. The studentships will offer coverage of fees at the EU rate.
Further information on how to apply for the studentships
Upcoming research seminars:
Thursday 14th March 2013
Dr. Giuseppe Pezzini (Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford)
“Ignotumst, Tacitumst, Creditumst: Terence and the Verb ‘to be’ in Latin
Thursday 28th March 2013
Dr. Alexander Meeus (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven)
"Ktesias of Knidos: Poet, Novelist, or Historian?”