Postgraduate Studies

Licence in Greek
Licence in Latin

Aims and Objectives

The Licence in Greek and Licence in Latin provide:

1. a self-contained period of structured but challenging study for anyone who wishes to pursue their interest in Greek or Latin language and literature.
2. a professional qualification in Greek or Latin (e.g. for teachers, archivists, librarians).
3. the necessary language skills for those planning to study for research degrees in Classical subjects and at postgraduate level in other disciplines, such as Theology, Medieval Studies, Celtic Studies.
4. a pathway into the MA in Classics or MA in Classical Language and Literature.

The specific objectives of these degree schemes are:

1. To enhance students’ ability to understand and translate Greek or Latin language.
2. To extend students’ knowledge of Greek or Latin literature through the reading of texts.
3. To enhance students’ appreciation of the great richness and variety of the literary heritage of the Greek and/or Roman world.
4. To develop skills of literary criticism.

Key Features

The Licence in either Greek or Latin is a degree unique to Lampeter.  It is a programme offered at postgraduate level and the equivalent to a postgraduate Diploma.  It offers students the opportunity to focus exclusively on the acquisition and / or development of a classical language.

The Licence in Greek and Licence in Latin can be started at beginners (pattern A), intermediate (pattern B) or advanced level (pattern C), depending on the student’s linguistic abilities (see Course Outline).  The course transcript given to students at graduation will show which pattern has been followed and what standard has been achieved.  A Medieval Latin module can be taken as part of the Licence in Latin, substituting this for one of the Advanced modules.

Students take either a Licence in Greek or a Licence in Latin.  It is not possible to include both Latin and Greek in a single Licence.  Students can, of course, opt to study first for a Licence in one language and follow this with study for the other Licence.  Alternatively, the MA in Classical Language and Literature or the MA in Classics is available for those who are interested in studying both classical languages at postgraduate level.

Students choose either a two- or a three-year programme, depending on whether they are able to attend the Summer Workshop, but pattern A, for those starting their chosen language Beginners level, is only available as a three-year programme.

Students usually take up their studies in October.  A January start-date may sometimes be possible depending on linguistic abilities.  Students who start their language studies from the very beginning can only begin in October.  Apart from the language modules offered at our summer school and the Medieval Latin module, no language modules are offered during the summer period.  All modules run either from October to December or from January to April.  Modules taken in the first term are examined in December; modules taken in the second term are examined in May.

The Licence can be used as a pathway into the MA in Classical Language and Literature, the MA in Ancient Narrative, or the MA in Classics.  Language modules taken at the Lampeter Summer Workshop in Greek and Latin can be integrated in the Licence programme, but it is also possible to take this degree entirely by distance learning (see Course Outline).  The Department does not offer modules in prose composition, but classes in this can be taken as an optional extra at our summer workshop .

Students opt to write either a 10,000 word dissertation or take an extra advanced language module for the final 20 credits of their degrees.  Students are expected to display their language skills in their dissertation.  The dissertation option is recommended for those wishing to pursue their postgraduate studies at a higher level.

Course outline

2 year programme:

*Either one enhanced 20 credit module taken at the Summer Workshop or two standard 10 credit modules at two Summer Workshops (i.e. both in year one and in year two).

3 year programme*:

* Credits taken at the Summer Workshop can be integrated in the programme, please consult the Director of Postgraduate Studies if you are interested in taking this option.

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