Honours
BA Hons (Classical Culture)
Admission requirements: Classical Culture 3A and 3B are strongly recommended. In consultation with the Head of the Department, a BA degree in a related discipline may also grant access to the honours course.
Duration of programme:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Cost (2014): Between R23 000 and R28 000 per year
Contact details:
Name: Dr A Doyle / Tel: 011 559 2736 / Email: adoyle@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The course aims to supply a fairly detailed
study of the contribution of our classical heritage to Western civilisation. Areas
like Classical Art and Architecture, History, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Religion,
Rhetoric or Technology are covered. In studying these subjects, fascinating
themes like archetypes (e.g. the hero), master narratives, gendered language,
strategies of communication, world view, and the history of ordinary people
are covered. In this way students develop a critical understanding of their own
culture, as well as an appreciation of the wealth of knowledge we inherited from
the Greeks and Romans. All ancient texts are read in translation.
BA Hons (Latin)
Admission requirements: Latin 3A and 3B are required for admission to this
programme. A reading knowledge of German and/or French is recommended.
Duration of programme:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Cost (2014): Between R23 000 and R28 000 per year
Contact details:
Name: Prof WJ Henderson / Tel: 011 559 2735 / Email: whenderson@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: In this course we work with the Latin language,
literature, artefacts, philosophy, history and religion. Not only do students develop
their own analytical skills by participating in this course; they also understand the
ways in which we as human beings give meaning to our existence through the use
of symbols and complexes of symbols which come to us from ancient times. All
documents are read in the original language, supplying students with the ability to
interpret inscriptions, texts and artefacts in a reasoned manner. An appreciation of
the influence of Latin on modern English is also developed.
Master’s
MA (Greek) Coursework
Admission requirements: An Honours in Greek or Classical Culture leads to a
coursework master’s degree.
Duration of programme: 2 years
Cost (2014): Between R15 000 and R35 000 per year
Contact details:
Name: Dr A Doyle / Tel: 011 559 2736 / Email: adoyle@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The coursework MA in Greek is basically
aimed at students who would like to do a shorter dissertation together with two
examined modules. An intensive course in the Greek language is offered for
students enter the course with an Honours degree in Classical Civilisation. The
two examined modules would cover an intensive study of Greek history, religion,
literature, philosophy, culture or art and architecture. In the short dissertation,
students have the option of concentrating on Classical Greek, Hellenistic Greek
(New Testament and Church Fathers), Byzantine Greek or Modern Greek.
MA (Greek) Research Master’s
Admission requirements: An Honours degree in Greek leads to a master’s degree.
Duration of programme: 2 years
Cost (2014): Between R15 000 and R35 000 per year
Contact details:
Name: Dr A Doyle / Tel: 011 559 2736 / Email: adoyle@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The MA in Greek aims to introduce the
student to advanced methods of research applicable to Greek Studies, for
example in history, literature, philosophy, religion, mythology, culture or art.
Students acquire the ability to find and define topics for research which they
find relevant to either their modern environment or their own inner journey. The
continued life of ancient myths or literature in, for example, modern books or
films, is also encouraged.
MA (Latin) Coursework
Admission requirements: An Honours degree in Latin or Classical Culture
leads to a coursework master’s degree.
Duration of programme: 2 years
Cost (2014): Between R15 000 and R35 000 per year
Contact details:
Name: Dr A Doyle / Tel: 011 559 2736 / Email: adoyle@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The coursework MA in Latin is basically
aimed at students who would like to do a shorter dissertation together with
two examined modules. An intensive course in the Latin language is offered
for students enter the course with an Honours degree in Classical Civilisation.
The two examined modules would cover an intensive study of Roman history,
religion, literature, philosophy, culture or art and architecture.
MA (Latin) Research Master’s
Admission requirements: An Honours degree in Latin leads to a master’s degree.
Duration of programme: 2 years
Cost (2014): Between R15 000 and R35 000 per year
Contact details:
Name: Dr A Doyle / Tel: 011 559 2736 / Email: adoyle@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The MA in Latin aims to introduce the
student to advanced methods of research applicable to Roman stu dies, for
example in history, literature, philosophy, religion, mythology, culture or art.
Students acquire the ability to find and define topics for resear ch which they
find relevant to either their modern environment or their own in ner journey. The
continued life of ancient myths or literature in, for example, modern books or
films, is also encouraged.
Doctoral
DLitt et Phil (Greek)
Admission requirements: An MA in Greek gives admission to this programme.
Duration of programme: 3 years
Cost (2014): Between R15 000 and R20 000 per year
Contact details:
Name: Dr A Doyle / Tel: 011 559 2736 / Email: adoyle@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: In a doctoral degree, students prove their
ability to do original research. Ideally, this research should lead to the publication
of an article or a book. The formative value of a doctoral degree cannot be
overestimated: acquiring and practicing skills of creative and original thinking,
problem solving, critical reading, analysis and synthesis. The topic of the degree
should contribute to our understanding of Greek civilisation (Ancient, Hellenistic,
Byzantine or Modern) and its contribution to Western civilisation (political theory,
philosophy, religion, literature, theatre, film, religion, architecture, etc.
DLitt et Phil (Latin)
Admission requirements: An MA in Latin gives admission to this programme.
Duration of programme: 3 years
Cost (2014): Between R15 000 and R20 000 per year
Contact details:
Name: Dr A Doyle / Tel: 011 559 2736 / Email: adoyle@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: In a doctoral degree, students prove their
ability to do original research. Ideally, this research should lead to the publication
of an article or a book. The formative value of a doctoral degree cannot be
overestimated: acquiring and practicing skills of creative and original thinking,
problem solving, critical reading, analysis and synthesis. The topic of the degree
should contribute to our understanding of Roman civilisation and its contribution
to Western civilisation (political theory, philosophy, religion, literature, theatre,
film, religion, architecture, etc.).