Graduate Studies - Classics - Trinity College Dublin

Department of Classics - Graduate Studies

The Department of Classics has a thriving community of graduate students undertaing research for both the PhD and MLitt degrees. At present there are around 25 students engaged in research in a wide range of literary, historical, archaeological and philosophical topics. Consult our Research pages to find out about the special research interests and expertise of the staff.

Current Graduate Students
Completed Theses 2005-2008

Requirements
Normally an Upper Second class mark in the primary degree is the minimum condition for post-graduate registration in the School of Classics. All research students are examined by thesis only.

No taught courses are offered, but completion of certain components in the undergraduate programme may be required as a condition of registration. The minimum requirement for research into a literary topic is a pass in the beginners' (JF B) course in either Greek or Latin, and subsequently a pass at Upper Second level in an examination on one of the prescribed authors in the A course (or equivalent). The minimum requirement for research into a topic in Classical archaeology is a pass in the beginners' (JF B) course in either Greek or Latin. Candidates undertaking research in a non-classical area of archaeology are not required to study Greek or Latin, but instead they may be required to gain proficiency in an extra modern language or relevant technical skill.
The Department also welcomes one year visiting postgraduates (not registered for a degree) wishing to improve their language skills in preparation for graduate work.

Degrees Offered
Initially all students are accepted on to the M.Litt. register. If their progress and the scope of their topic are commensurate with doctoral status they may transfer to the Ph.D. register upon the recommendation of their supervisor and the Head of Department.

Methods of Study
Candidates are assigned to a supervisor, and it is expected that regular contact will be maintained between them. For topics of an inter-disciplinary nature there is provision for a co-supervisor to be appointed from another Department. Research in the humanities is by definition a somewhat solitary occupation, and the School of Classics strongly encourages the development of an esprit de corps within the Classics graduate body.

For further information go to TCD Graduate Studies