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The Degree of Master

2011/2012

GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILISATION (not on offer in 2011-12)

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MA is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme, but may, with the agreement of the Department, also be done on a part-time basis over 18 months.

Entry Requirements
Applicants must normally have attained at least Second Class Honours in Greek and Roman Civilisation in the BA Examination, or its equivalent.

Programme Requirements

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
GR6001 Seminar I (15 credits)
GR6002 Seminar II (15 credits)
Latin or Greek Language (15 credits)*

Part II
GR6003 Dissertation (45 credits)

*Latin or Greek Language (15 credits)
Candidates for the MA Degree in Greek and Roman Civilisation must obtain 15 credits in either Greek or Latin language during their period of study for the MA Degree as set out below.

(i) Students who enter with no previous knowledge of Greek or Latin must take Ancient Greek/Latin (i.e. GK6001 or LT6001 15 credits).
(ii) Students who already have one language may take the other at the same level (15 credits).
(iii) Students who already have one language may alternatively take three Second/Third Year modules at the appropriate level (15 credits).
(iv) Students who have graduated in Greek and Roman Civilisation with Greek/Latin may either take three further modules in the language already studied or take the course in the other language or (if they already have that) three further modules in the language in which they did not graduate.
(v) For those taking a language the credits may be obtained by attending the first half of the Summer School (GK6101 or LT6101 15 credits). For those who already have one language, 10 of the 15 required credits at the Second Arts level may be obtained by attending the latter half of the Summer School (GK6002 or LT6002 5 credits; GK6003 or LT6003 or LT6004 5 credits), plus 5 credits to be chosen in consultation with the Head of the Department of Classics.

Note: The Seminar topics for 2010/2011 will be chosen according to the research interests of the available staff.

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules 2011/2012.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2012 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2011/2012.

See also Regulations for the Degree of MA.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Greek and Roman Civilisation (NFQ Level 9, Major award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

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