Program Overview

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Introduction to the Greek Program

The Greek program involves the study of the classical Greek language and literature, as well as the history and culture of the ancient Greeks. Students will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Greece as part of their program.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in Greek language and literature. The level at which students enter the program depends on their prior knowledge of Greek.

Year 1

Students will be provided with a strong foundation of grammar and vocabulary, leading to the reading of simple passages of genuine ancient Greek. They will learn to read elementary texts in Greek and to translate Greek into English.

Year 2

The focus is on developing translation skills, of both prepared and unprepared texts. There is also consolidation of grammatical foundations. Students will be introduced to continuous literary texts, typically from oratory, drama, historiography, and epic. They will also develop their critical skills through commentary and essay work.

Years 3 and 4

If students progress to Honours, they will choose options from a wide range that reflects current key issues, debates, and research on the ancient Greek world. They will study texts and genres in detail, including:

• Interpreting Greek tragedy
• Greek art
• Greek lyric poetry (including Sappho)
• Myths, fictions & histories of Alexander the Great
• Greek religion
• Cleopatra: life & legend
• The invention of history: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon
• Greek letters & letter-writing

Course Details

Courses that students will take as part of the Greek program may include:

Year 1

• Greek 1A: Basic Greek 1
• Greek 1B: Basic Greek 2

Year 2

• Greek 2A: Intermediate Greek 1
• Greek 2B: Intermediate Greek 2
• Advanced Greek

Years 3 and 4 (Honours)

• Greek Unprepared Translation (Senior Honours)
• Greek Epigraphy
• Ancient Technology in Context (Linguistic Pathway)
• Homer & his Readers - Greek
• Athenian Democracy: Model or Mob-rule? (Greek)
• The Invention of History: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon in Greek
• Reasons to be Cheerful: Greek Comedy with Aristophanes and Menander
• LITERATURE IN FRAGMENTS (GREEK)
• NOVEL IN ANTIQUITY (GREEK)
• ROMAN HISTORICAL IMAGINATION (GREEK)
• Dissertation (Greek)

Entry Requirements

For Entry in 2026

Students should refer to the entry requirements for both subjects and the degree award when applying for a joint honors degree program. The higher entry requirement (where applicable) and additional requirements must be met for both subjects.

Summary of Entry Requirements for Greek

• SQA Higher Entry Requirements: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer. Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5. Typically, offers will be made at AAAAB by the end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA.
• SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements: MD20: BBBB; MD40: AABB. Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of the Summer Schools.
• A-Level Standard Entry Requirements: ABB BBB. Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.
• IB Standard Entry Requirements: 34 (6,5,5). Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online: 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0.
• TOEFL (ibt, mybest or at home): 90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21.
• Pearsons PTE Academic: 59 with a minimum of 59 in all subtests.
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall, no subtest less than 169.
• Oxford English Test: 7 overall with no subtest less than 6.
• LanguageCert Academic SELT: 70 overall with no subtest less than 60.
• Password Skills Plus: 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0.
• Trinity College Tests: Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.

Career Prospects

As a Greek graduate, students will be able to enter many different careers, from the heritage/cultural sector and teaching to consultancy and financial services. Greek/Classics graduates also follow careers in fields such as publishing, law, or accountancy; many decide to stay in academia and pursue postgraduate degrees.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees: How and when students pay tuition fees depend on where they are from.
• Scholarships: The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. Various scholarships are available, including the World Changers Glasgow Scholarship UG (EU), World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship, and World Changers RUK Excellence Scholarship.

How to Apply

Full-time students must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

• Application Deadlines:
  • 15 October: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or also applying to Oxford or Cambridge.
  • 14 January: all other UK applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website).
  • 30 June: international students.

It is the student's responsibility to ensure the accuracy of their application before submission. Requests to correct application content, change degree program, or change college of entry will not be accepted after these deadlines.