Master’s Degree in Philology, Literatures and Civilizations of the Ancient World

The Master's Degree in Philology, Literatures and Civilizations of the Ancient World is a two-year course of the University of Naples Federico II, in Italian. It deepens the philology, literature and civilization of the Greek and Latin world. Philology studies ancient texts in their transmission and meaning, and requires a solid knowledge of Greek and Latin. The course places it alongside the study of the literatures and civilizations of the ancient world, in order to read the texts in their historical and cultural context.

The study plan is worth 120 credits, of which 20 for the final exam. There are 5 exams in the first year and 7 in the second. The internship is not compulsory. The course takes place in person in Naples. Price and start date are not stated. The plan is clearly organised: five exams in the first year and seven in the second, plus a final exam worth 20 credits, which indicates thesis work of significant weight. The internship is not compulsory, and those who want practical experience must check with the department which opportunities are available.

The career opportunities mentioned are teaching, archives, libraries, heritage superintendencies and publishing. The page does not report the admission requirements. The career opportunities mentioned are teaching, archives, libraries, heritage superintendencies and publishing. The page does not indicate the admission requirements, the price or the start date, which must be checked in the call for applications and on the university's website, above all to understand which bachelor's degrees are recognised. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions. Finally, it is advisable to check the application deadlines and the documents to attach, because enrolment deadlines may be short and vary from one academic year to the next. It should also be clarified whether the cost indicated includes all activities, or whether additional fees, enrolment taxes or costs for materials and for the final exam, if any, are charged.