Ancient Philosophy

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MSt Ancient Philosophy at University of Oxford. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course including information about course components or research areas, please visit the course page on the University of Oxford website. The MSt in Ancient Philosophy is a taught course offering advanced study in ancient philosophy through seminars, supervisions, and a thesis, with topics including Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic thought, and Latin philosophy. The course aims to provide a foundation on which you can go on to pursue doctoral wor... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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