MA (Certificate /Diploma) in Ancient Myth and Society

This degree focuses on the study of mythology within the ancient world. It is a specialised degree, but the wide range of modules offered within this degree scheme covers the history, literature, and art of the Graeco-Roman world and so allow students to pursue their own interests to a large extent. Students are expected to include a mythological element in their MA dissertation.

Inclusion of a language element is a possibility  within the degree scheme, but it is not a compulsory part. Modules from the Summer Workshop in Greek and Latin can be integrated in this Master’s degree.

Awards available: MA (180 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Study mode:  Full-time, part-time
Programme delivery:  Lampeter Campus
Start dates:  October, February

Aims and Objectives

The general aims of this degree scheme are:

  1. To provide a self-contained year of structured but challenging study for those that wish to pursue their interests in the study of mythology within the ancient world.
  2. To provide a broad foundation for postgraduate work, by laying particular stress on the methodologies and research tools needed for independent advanced study, thus acting as training for students who intend to undertake an MPhil or PhD.

The specific objectives of this degree scheme are:

  1. To explore the origins of Graeco-Roman myths, i.e. to ask and, as far as possible, to answer the question ‘where did the myths of Classical antiquity come from?’
  2. To consider in detail a variety of sources by which myth was disseminated and explored both within and beyond the Classical world.
  3. To examine the many different uses, political, social, cultural and religious, to which myth was put in Classical antiquity.
  4. To introduce and develop students’ understanding of the variety of approaches taken by modern scholars to the study of myth.
  5. To recognise and evaluate critically the range of methodologies used by such scholars.

Key features

  • Explores the origins of Graeco-Roman myths, to ask and, as far as possible, to answer the question ‘where did the myths of Classical antiquity come from?’
  • Considers a variety of sources by which myth was disseminated and explored both within and beyond the Classical world
  • Examines the many different uses, political, social, cultural and religious, to which myth was put in Classical antiquity
  • Allows students to recognise and evaluate critically the range of methodologies used by such scholars

Awards available

  • MA (180 credits)
  • PG Diploma (120 credits)
  • PG Certificate (60 credits)

Further information

Dr James Richardson
j.richardson@tsd.ac.uk

School of Classics