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Year 1: In first year you will be provided with a strong foundation of grammar and vocabulary leading to the reading of simple passages of genuine ancient Greek. You will learn to read elementary texts in Greek; translate Greek to English; translate simple sentences from English to Greek.

You will also study two other subjects in year 1 according to your interests: see Degrees in Arts, Science and Social Sciences.

Year 2: In your second year you will read work by a variety of authors.

You will also continue to develop your translation and reading skills. By the end of the year, you will be able to translate continuous passages of straightforward Greek into English; translate accurately any prescribed passage from Greek into English, and comment perceptively on the set books; write well-argued and researched essays.

You will also study one or two other subjects in year 2 according to your interests: see Degrees in Arts, Science and Social Sciences.

Years 3 and 4: If you successfully complete the courses in first and second year, you may progress to Honours (years three and four). You may take Honours either as a Single Honours student specialising entirely in Greek or as a Joint Honours student, taking Greek in combination with another subject. Whichever you choose, the Honours programme involves two years of study (Junior and Senior Honours).

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 5 Highers at AAAAB(by end S6 with min BBBB after S5) including English and a humanities subject at AA (AB or BA may be considered).

Entry to year 2 may be possible with 3 Advanced Highers in relevant subjects.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at AABB or BBBB (by end S6) including English and a humanities subject. Completion of pre-entry programme is necessary.

Grades and subjects may vary depending on combinations taken.