The Greek Studies Pathway is a 12-month graduate course offered as a pathway within the MPhil in European, Latin American and Comparative Literatures and Cultures (ELAC.)
The ELAC MPhil is offered by the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages and Linguistics (MMLL) and provides the opportunity to conduct independent, academic research into specific areas of a diverse range of cultures and literatures. The course introduces concepts of critical theory and methods of textual analysis including, if appropriate, paleography.
The course is aimed at students with good knowledge of the study of cultural materials and who have decided on their area of research. It is ideal preparation for futher, doctorate study, both within the MMLL Faculty and without, as well as providing for fruitful study and intellectual stimulation in its own right.
The MPhil in ELAC - Greek Studies Pathway can be achieved in two ways:
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By Advanced Study
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By Thesis
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The MPhil ELAC - Greek Studies Pathway by Advanced Study is a taught course involving 34 hours of seminars, 16 hours of lecture classes, and 7 hours of one-to-one supervision over the academic year. The structure is as follows:
Michaelmas Term
All MPhil ELAC students begin with the Core Course which provides an overview of the central concepts of modern literary/cultural theory. It consists of a series of eight lectures augmented by in-depth study, supported by a weekly seminar, of two topics chosen from eight available.
The term ends with submission of a 4,500-word essay for which one hour of individual supervision is provided.
In summary:
- 8 core lectures (2 hours duration);
- 8 seminars - 4 for each topic (2 hours duration);
- 1 hour of supervision; and
- a 4,500-word essay.
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Lent Term
During Lent Term, students study either the two Greek Studies modules or one of the Greek Studies modules and one of the other available modules.
The Greek Studies modules are:
A list of the other modules can be found on the Lent Term Modules page.
Study is supported by a weekly seminar on each module.
The term ends with two 4,500-word essays with one hour of individual supervision provided for each.
In summary:
- 12 seminars - 6 for each module (up to 2 hours duration);
- 2 hours of supervision; and
- two 4,500-word essays.
Easter Term
The Easter Term is devoted to the Dissertation.
Students submit their chosen topic and title for their dissertation during the Lent Term. Once approval has been gained from the Faculty Degree Committee, each student is assigned a specialist supervisor and is entitled to up to four hours of supervision.
In summary:
- 4 hours of supervision; and
- a 15,000-word dissertation.
In keeping with the criteria set down by the The Graduate Studies Committee, the dissertation must "represent a contribution to learning."
The MPhil ELAC - Greek Studies Pathway by Thesis is a research course although students undertake the same Core Studies as those on the Advanced Study route. Thus, the "by Thesis" route involves 16 hours of compulsory seminars, 16 hours of optional seminars, 8 hours of lecture classes, and 7 hours of one-to-one supervision over the academic year. The structure is as follows:
Michaelmas Term
All MPhil ELAC students being with the Core Course which provides an overview of the central concepts of modern literary/cultural theory. It consists of a series of eight lectures augmented by in-depth study, supported by a weekly seminar, of two topics chosen from eight available.
The term ends with submission of a thesis proposal and the first 5,000 words of the thesis for which one hour of individual supervision is provided.
In summary:
- 8 core lectures (2 hours duration);
- 8 seminars - 4 for each topic (2 hours duration);
- thesis proposal; and
- first 5,000 words of thesis.
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Lent Term
During Lent Term, students may study two of the modules available to the Advanced Study students, subject to the approval of the Course Director and relevant module leaders.
The two Greek Studies modules are:
A full list can be found on the Lent Term Modules page.
There is no formal submission of work at the close of term.
In summary:
- optional 12 seminars - 6 per module (2 hours duration);
- no formal submission.
Easter Term
The Easter Term is devoted to completion and submission of the thesis.
The thesis is submitted in the fourth week of term. Students also attend a viva as part of the assessment process.
In summary:
- submission of 30,000 thesis in week 4;
- attendance at a viva.
Students submit their chosen topic and title for their dissertation during the Lent Term. Once approval has been gained from the Faculty Degree Committee, each student is assigned a specialist supervisor and is entitled to up to four hours of supervision.
In keeping with the criteria set down by the The Graduate Studies Committee, the thesis must "represent a contribution to learning."
Supervision
"By Thesis" students are entitled to seven hours of supervision. Sessions and frequency are agreed with academic staff.
Academic Qualifications
Applications for the MPhil course are welcomed from those whose undergraduate degree includes a related field of study and who have, or expect to obtain, at least a high 2.1 or the equivalent.
Students taking the MPhil are expected have spent some time studying related subjects at undergraduate level.
English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers must have passed an English Language Proficiency test at the required level. Please see our Language Requirements.
Greek Language Competency
Students are expected to have some knowledge of linguistics and a good knowledge of Greek (at least reading competency) is essential - it is not plausible to develop sufficient competency from scratch during the course.
Costs
Course Fees
The Course Fees are dependent on Fee Status and are usually increased annually. For the Academic Year 2020/21, they are:
| Fee Status | Course Fee |
| Home/EU | £11,700 |
| Overseas | £26,208 |
For more information on Fee Status go to What Is My Fee Status?
Other Costs
Living Costs
In addition to your course fees, you will need to ensure that you have adequate funds to support your living costs for the duration of the course. Current estimates place this cost between £10,875 and £11,225. You should also allow for inflation.
Other Course Costs
There are no other planned costs associated with this course, although you may incur expenses, for example travel, as part of your research.
Funding
There are many funding opportunities at Cambridge from a wide variety of sources including the
- Cambridge Trust
- Gates Cambridge
- ESRC
- Colleges
- Departments
- Research Councils, and
- Central University funds.
You can apply to many funding opportunities through our Graduate Funding Competition. This coordinates funding from multiple sources including some of those above. Competition for funding is extremely high so we strongly advise that applicants apply for as many funding opportunities as possible. Visit the Graduate Funding Competition page for more information.
Further information on funding can be found at Graduate Admissions - Funding Opportunities and Graduates - Applying to MMLL.
To apply for the MPhil in ELAC - Greek Studies Pathway, go to the Applicant Portal and create a new account. If you already have an account, go to the Applicant Portal Login Page. For more information on the application process, visit the Postgraduate Admissions website.
Before Applying:
- Ensure you have thoroughly researched the Greek Studies Pathway course, including its requirements, deadlines and course costs.
- Ensure you meet the entry requirements.
To apply, you will need:
- Application Fee - £75 for admission in Lent Term 2023 or Easter Term 2023, and £50 for admission in Michaelmas Term 2023, Lent Term 2024, and Easter Term 2024. For more information visit Graduate Admissions - Application Fee.
- Transcripts - a list of the courses you have taken, the results, and, if applicable, the final award. For more information visit Graduate Admissions - Academic Documentation.
- Academic References - All applicants will need to give the details of two referees who can provide academic references written in English. For more information visit Graduate Admissions - Academic Documentation.
- Research proposal.
- One sample of written work - your sample of work should be in English and approximately 3,000 words. This could be an essay from your undergraduate course, or an extract from your undergraduate dissertation. If you are returning to study and do not have a recent sample of academic writing, you may submit something written especially for the application process. It must be a single-authored work.
- Evidence of competence in English - All applicants for whom English is not a native language will be asked to provide evidence of their competence in English. For more information visit Graduate Admissions - Evidence of Competence in English.
- Choice of College - All graduate students are a member of a College. In your application to study at the University of Cambridge, you can indicate two College preferences or choose to make an open application to have a College allocated to you. For more information on Colleges, visit Colleges and Departments.
Deadlines:
There are two deadlines you need to consider:
- The funding deadline - 23:59h (UK time) on 5th January, 2023; and
- The application deadline - 23:59h (UK time) on 16th May, 2023.
Applicant Portal:
You submit your application online through the Applicant Portal.
For more information and guidance visit the Postgraduate Admissions website.
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