Philology, Literature and History of Antiquity
Philology, Literature and History of Antiquity
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Master programme
LM-15 - Philology, literature and classical history
The aim of the master programme in Philology, Literature and History of Antiquity is to provide students with in-depth training in the field of study traditionally defined as "Altertumswissenschaft". It is therefore meant to provide: secure knowledge of classical languages and literature, underpinned by a sound command of historical and theoretical linguistics as well as of philological tools; full mastering of methods and techniques for a critical approach to ancient sources (literary, linguistic, documentary, epigraphical, numismatic, archaeological, papyrological, etc.); clear awareness of the impact of ancient civilisation and classical heritage on the development of modern culture.
The master programme in Classics provides broad-spectrum professional skills to be used for career opportunities requiring advanced knowledge in the area of Humanities, the ability to produce and interpret texts as well as the ability to critically manage information. The employment opportunities open to graduates possessing a Masters degree in Philology, Literature and History of the Antiquity include work in areas such as those of publishing, editing, communication, public relations, information management, management of the cultural heritage, management of research centres in the field of the Humanities (libraries, archives, museums, boards for the management of cultural heritage, etc.), text production and human resources. The programme is also aimed at offering students the possibility to obtain credits (ECTS) in the appropriate disciplines necessary to qualify for training as a secondary-school teacher. Graduates with a Master's degree in Classics also qualify for access to PhD and second level Master's programmes within their area of specialization.
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The Department supports students' international mobility, through:
- Erasmus+ 'call for study': thanks to agreements signed by the Department with some UE Universities (Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Czech republic, Spain, Hungary, to which Swiss confederation and United Kingdom must be added), students can apply for about 40 fellowships. Funding allows students for study-abroad experiences (courses and exams) that will be recognized by Unimi, if they comply with the 'learning agreement' that must be signed before departure and approved by the Department's Erasmus committee.
- Erasmus+ 'Traineeship': funding allows students to do traineeships based at UE academic or research institutions (Swiss confederation included). Applicants to the Summer call should identify a host institution autonomously, whereas the Fall call offers traineeships based on the agreements signed by Unimi, among which some are offered by the Department.
- 'Thesis abroad' programme: funding allows students of Master degree to can carry out their thesis work at academic and research institutions abroad, with no geographical restriction.
- Erasmus+ 'call for study': thanks to agreements signed by the Department with some UE Universities (Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Czech republic, Spain, Hungary, to which Swiss confederation and United Kingdom must be added), students can apply for about 40 fellowships. Funding allows students for study-abroad experiences (courses and exams) that will be recognized by Unimi, if they comply with the 'learning agreement' that must be signed before departure and approved by the Department's Erasmus committee.
- Erasmus+ 'Traineeship': funding allows students to do traineeships based at UE academic or research institutions (Swiss confederation included). Applicants to the Summer call should identify a host institution autonomously, whereas the Fall call offers traineeships based on the agreements signed by Unimi, among which some are offered by the Department.
- 'Thesis abroad' programme: funding allows students of Master degree to can carry out their thesis work at academic and research institutions abroad, with no geographical restriction.
Attending courses is strongly recommended. However, each course offers an ad-hoc syllabus for non-attending students. Workshop attendance is mandatory.
Enrolment
Applicants to the degree programme must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's graduates in Cultural Heritage (L-1), Humanities (L-10), History ( L-42), must have earned the following credits (CFU):
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET 10 academic field (Italian literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/02 academic field (Greek language and literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/04 academic field (Latin language and literature)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/02 academic field (Greek history)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/03 academic field (Roman history)
9 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-ANT/07 (Classical archeology)
- M-STO/01 (Medieval history)
- M-STO/02 (Modern history)
- M-STO/06 )History of religions)
- L-FIL-LET/08 (Medieval and humanistic Latin literature)
- L-FIL-LET/12 (Italian linguistics)
- Bachelor's graduates from all other degree classes must have earned the following credits (CFU):
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET 10 academic field (Italian literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/02 academic field (Greek language and literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/04 academic field (Latin language and literature)
9 CFU in the L-LIN/01 academic field (Glottology and linguistics)
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/05 academic field (Classical philology)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/02 academic field (Greek history)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/03 academic field (Roman history)
6 CFU in the M-FIL/07 academic field (History of ancient philosophy)
6 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-LIN/03 (French literature)
- L-LIN/05 (Spanish literature)
- L-LIN/10 (English literature)
- L-LIN/13 (German literature)
9 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-ANT/07 (Classical archaeology)
- M-STO/01 (Medieval history)
- M-STO/02 (Modern history)
- M-STO/06 (History of religions)
- L-FIL-LET/08 (Medieval and humanistic Latin literature)
- L-FIL-LET/12 (Italian linguistics)
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Placement test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the placement test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the placement test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322 ) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
In order to be admitted to academic year 2024-2025, candidates must meet all admission requirements (degree, any single exams, English language proficiency) by December 31, 2024.
The application for admission to the Master's degree programme must be submitted no later than August 25, 2024.
Admitted students and those who graduate by December 31, 2024 must enrol by January 15, 2025.
At the time of submitting the application for admission, students who have not yet graduated and intend to enrol on this programme must have earned at least 130 credits in their Bachelor's degree programme.
Admission assessment
Candidates must meet curricular requirements and have achieved a degree mark higher than 95, as well as holding the above-mentioned English language certificate. Candidates with a degree mark lower than 96 will go through an orientation interview with an admission board. In any case, the board may require the candidate to sit for an interview at its discretion.
- Bachelor's graduates in Cultural Heritage (L-1), Humanities (L-10), History ( L-42), must have earned the following credits (CFU):
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET 10 academic field (Italian literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/02 academic field (Greek language and literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/04 academic field (Latin language and literature)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/02 academic field (Greek history)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/03 academic field (Roman history)
9 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-ANT/07 (Classical archeology)
- M-STO/01 (Medieval history)
- M-STO/02 (Modern history)
- M-STO/06 )History of religions)
- L-FIL-LET/08 (Medieval and humanistic Latin literature)
- L-FIL-LET/12 (Italian linguistics)
- Bachelor's graduates from all other degree classes must have earned the following credits (CFU):
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET 10 academic field (Italian literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/02 academic field (Greek language and literature)
12 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/04 academic field (Latin language and literature)
9 CFU in the L-LIN/01 academic field (Glottology and linguistics)
9 CFU in the L-FIL-LET/05 academic field (Classical philology)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/02 academic field (Greek history)
6 CFU in the L-ANT/03 academic field (Roman history)
6 CFU in the M-FIL/07 academic field (History of ancient philosophy)
6 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-LIN/03 (French literature)
- L-LIN/05 (Spanish literature)
- L-LIN/10 (English literature)
- L-LIN/13 (German literature)
9 CFU in at least one of the following academic fields:
- L-ANT/07 (Classical archaeology)
- M-STO/01 (Medieval history)
- M-STO/02 (Modern history)
- M-STO/06 (History of religions)
- L-FIL-LET/08 (Medieval and humanistic Latin literature)
- L-FIL-LET/12 (Italian linguistics)
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Placement test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the placement test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the placement test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322 ) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
In order to be admitted to academic year 2024-2025, candidates must meet all admission requirements (degree, any single exams, English language proficiency) by December 31, 2024.
The application for admission to the Master's degree programme must be submitted no later than August 25, 2024.
Admitted students and those who graduate by December 31, 2024 must enrol by January 15, 2025.
At the time of submitting the application for admission, students who have not yet graduated and intend to enrol on this programme must have earned at least 130 credits in their Bachelor's degree programme.
Admission assessment
Candidates must meet curricular requirements and have achieved a degree mark higher than 95, as well as holding the above-mentioned English language certificate. Candidates with a degree mark lower than 96 will go through an orientation interview with an admission board. In any case, the board may require the candidate to sit for an interview at its discretion.
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2024 to 25/08/2024
Application for matriculation: from 08/04/2024 to 15/01/2025
Attachments and documents
Please note
Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be evaluated and it will in no case be possible to request the refund of the admission fee.
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Programme description and courses list
Optional programme year
Compulsory activity
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Latin Literature Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/04 |
| Greek History Ma | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/02 |
| Greek Literature Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| Roman History Ma | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/03 |
a - 6 ECTS IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Language Ma | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| Latin Language Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/04 |
b - 12 ECTS (6 + 6 ECTS) IN TWO OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Numismatics Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ANT/04 |
| Classical Mythology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/06 |
| History of Classical Tradition | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/05 |
| Greek and Latin Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/05 |
| Historical Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/01 |
| Papyrology Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/05 |
c - 24 ECTS IN THREE OR FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS OTHERS THAN THOSE ALREADY CHOSEN FROM A PREVIOUS GROUP
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | M-STO/04 |
| Medieval History | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | M-STO/01 |
| Modern History | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | M-STO/02 |
| Ancient Numismatics Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ANT/04 |
| Classical Mythology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/06 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-DEA/01 |
| Early Christianity | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/07 |
| Egyptian Archaeology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/02 |
| Germanic Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/15 |
| Greek Language Ma | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| History of Classical Tradition | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/05 |
| History of Medieval Art | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ART/01 |
| Indology Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/18 |
| Latin Epigraphy | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ANT/03 |
| Latin Language Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/04 |
| Roman Art and Archaeology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ANT/07 |
| Romance Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Sanskrit Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/18 |
| Social and Environmental Psychology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-PSI/05 |
| Theatrical Literature of Ancient Greece | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| Urban Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-GGR/01 |
| 19th and 20th Century Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Archaelogy and History of the Ancient Western Asia | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/05 |
| Archaeology in Pre-Roman Italy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/06 |
| Archaeology of Magna Grecia | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/07 |
| Comparative Romance Languages and Literatures | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Data and Natural Language Technologies | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | INF/01 |
| Economic and Social History of Classical Antiquity | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/03 |
| Etruscology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/06 |
| Greek and Latin Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/05 |
| Greek Art and Archaeology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/07 |
| Greek Epigraphy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/02 |
| Hebrew Language and Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/08 |
| Historical Geography of the Ancient World | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/02 |
| Historical Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/01 |
| History of Ancient Philosophy (MA) | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/07 |
| History of Italian Language Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| History of Medieval Philosophy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/08 |
| Medieval Latin Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/08 |
| Medieval Latin Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/08 |
| Medieval, Humanistic and Renaissance Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/10 |
| Modern Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/10 |
| New Testament | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/06 |
| Papyrology Ma | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/05 |
| Population Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-GGR/01 |
| Provencal Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Social Anthropology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-DEA/01 |
| Teaching Italian Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/10 |
| Teaching Latin Language and Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/04 |
| Textual Transmission of Greek Literature | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/02 |
| Theoretical Linguistics Ma | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/01 |
d - Moreover, the student must earn 6 ECTS (3 + 3 ECTS) in other training activities, which are assessed with a pass or fail score. These credits can be earned through:
- the workshops proposed or approved by the degree programme
- internships
- further language assessment (level B2) in addition to English Language
(https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/competenzelinguistiche/altre-lingue-test-e-corsi/studi-umanistici-accertamento-della-conoscenza-di-lingua-francese-spagnola-e-tedesca3-cfu)
- soft skills courses (https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/soft-skills)
- the workshops proposed or approved by the degree programme
- internships
- further language assessment (level B2) in addition to English Language
(https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/competenzelinguistiche/altre-lingue-test-e-corsi/studi-umanistici-accertamento-della-conoscenza-di-lingua-francese-spagnola-e-tedesca3-cfu)
- soft skills courses (https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/soft-skills)
e - The student also has 12 ECTS available for electives. These credits can be allocated to in-depth study of subjects already included in the study plan, within the maximum number of credits awarded by these courses, or they can be allocated to a course other than those included in the study plan.
Final activities
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | 27 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
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Location
Milan
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Internship tutor
Seminar and workshop tutor
Master's degree admission tutor
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Contacts
- Department of Literary Studies, Philology and Linguistics
Via Festa del Perdono 7 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
http://www.studilefili.unimi.it/ecm/home - Academic services
Dipartimento di Studi letterari, filologici e linguistici, via Festa del Perdono 7 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
https://flsa.cdl.unimi.it/it
Office hours: Tuesday, 10-12 - Student registrar
Via Santa Sofia 9/1 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/segreterie-informastudenti - Tutor for students with disabilities: prof. Gabriele Baldassari
Prof. Gabriele Baldassari - Degree Programme Tutor
Prof. Michele Faraguna
The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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