2nd cycle graduates in “Classics” will possess advanced knowledge enabling them:

 a) To read and translate consciously classical texts, through their direct and consolidated competence in Greek and Latin Languages;

 b) To contextualise classical texts, through the application of the methodologies of literary analysis, of linguistic-philological and historical-archaeological sciences, through a critical examination of sources;

 c) To interpret, also through the appropriate use of knowledge and competences in other disciplinary ambits, the fortune and reception of classics in the medieval, Modern and contemporary era;

 d) To master computer tools in the humanistic field as well as an European Union Language.

This master course builds on the students’ core knowledge and refines their competences in the matter of content and development of their approach to the analysis and research which will be performed in fields such as philology, classical Literature, History and civilization of the Ancient Mediterranean, classical , medieval and Modern philology and Literature, as well as diachronic Linguistics.

Graduates of this course might start a career in secondary education after completing the process of teaching certificate and have passed the competitions provided by law. In addition, they may continue their education in doctoral programmes and 2^nd cycle university master courses in the field of classical Languages and Literature.. Graduates can find a job as as organizing, coordinating and planning experts in Activities related to the protection, promotion and enhancement of cultural heritage in public and private agencies, foundations, cultural institutions.

Finally, their competences with respect to classical civilizations, Languages and texts, will enable graduates of this course to find professional opportunities in the publishing industry, in the preparation and management of cultural projects, in the translation and popularization of classics and in many different editing jobs.