Classics (MScR) MSc (Res)

The MSc by Research in Classics provides a grounding in the methods and techniques of sustained research, while at the same time allowing you to pursue your own project and complete an extended thesis.<br/><br/>**Research topics**<br/>We welcome applications from anyone keen to work on topics that overlap with the research interests of our academic staff. Major research interests include:<br/><br/><br/>- Homer and early Greek poetry<br/><br/><br/>- Ancient philosophy<br/><br/><br/>- Greek drama<br/><br/><br/>- Hellenistic and Roman poetry<br/><br/><br/>- classical Greek and Hellenistic history<br/><br/><br/>- the ancient economy<br/><br/><br/>- Archaic and Classical Greek archaeology<br/><br/><br/>- Jewish history in the Hellenistic and Roman periods<br/><br/><br/>- Byzantine history and literature<br/><br/><br/>- the Greek East under Rome<br/><br/><br/>- the Hellenistic and Roman Near East<br/><br/><br/>- Roman imperial history<br/><br/><br/>- Greek literature of the Roman empire<br/><br/><br/>- late Roman literature and history<br/><br/><br/>- Christianity in the Roman empire<br/><br/><br/>- ancient slavery<br/><br/><br/>- ancient law<br/><br/><br/>- epigraphy<br/><br/><br/>- gender in antiquity<br/><br/><br/>- Greek sculpture<br/><br/><br/>- mythology in art<br/><br/><br/>- Roman and late antique archaeology<br/><br/><br/>**Research community**<br/>We provide you with opportunities to hear from distinguished speakers in the weekly classics research seminar series and to share your research with your peers at the Classics graduate seminar.<br/><br/>**Research proposal**<br/>When applying, you must submit a research proposal explaining your plans and demonstrating your knowledge of your chosen field. This will be closely scrutinised as part of our admissions process.<br/><br/>We will appoint two supervisors to work with you on the project and it is a good idea to consult with prospective supervisors in advance of an application.