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Faculty of Letters, Translation and Communication MA-LCLAS

Master in Ancient Languages and Letters : Classics

Master in Ancient Languages and Letters : Classics

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  • Programme title
    Master in Ancient Languages and Letters : Classics
  • Programme mnemonic
    MA-LCLAS
  • Programme organised by
    • Faculty of Letters, Translation and Communication
  • Degree type
    Master 120 credits
  • Tier
    2nd cycle
  • Field and branch of study
    Human and social sciences/Languages and literature
  • Schedule type
    Daytime
  • Languages of instruction
    french
  • Theoretical programme duration
    2 years
  • Campus
    Solbosch
  • Category / Topic
    Human and social sciences - Languages and literature
  • Jury President
    Alain DELATTRE
  • Jury Secretary
    Sylvie VANSEVEREN

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General information

Degree type

Master 120 credits

Theoretical programme duration

2 years

Learning language(s)

french

Schedule type

Daytime

Campus

Solbosch

Category(ies) - Topic(s)

Human and social sciences - Languages and literature

Organising faculty(s) and university(ies)
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+32 2 650 24 94

anciennes@ulb.be

http://www.ulb.ac.be/facs/philo/

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Presentation

The Master in Ancient Languages and Literature: Classics focuses on giving participants a thorough understanding of Latin and Greek, and covers each language’s texts, history and the way they are used in different spheres such as literature, poetry, documentary philology (papyrology, epigraphy), and dialects. By the end of the programme, students are able to make use of the full range of documentation on classical antiquity and to implement the most up-to-date analytical and research methods in both teaching and research. However, the course goes much further since it also offers resources and opportunities that are relevant to a number of other fields. The Master in Ancient Languages and Literature provides training based on critical analysis, independence, a creative approach to problem-solving, and written and oral communication. With the skills acquired, the culture studied, the graduates' open-mindedness and adaptability, and the projects carried out individually or in groups, the knowledge gained through the programme can be applied to an extremely wide variety of areas. Classes rely on new communication technologies and, despite their traditional nature, are clearly geared towards the modern context.

knowledge gained through the course can be applied to an extremely broad range of areas. The studies make use of new communication technologies and, despite their traditional nature, are clearly geared towards the modern context.

Lecture classes, assignments, seminars

This programme's strength lies in its focus on classical antiquity, with a number of elective courses dedicated to Eastern cultures. The multidisciplinary nature of the Master is a real asset, providing students with a perspective of classical culture through its language, culture, and history. These various aspects, combined with the comparative study of languages and the ancient tradition of documentary philology (epigraphy, papyrology) make this a programme that is unique to ULB. Students also take part in research, with research classes on questions related to the antiquity.

ique to the ULB. Participants are also involved in research through research units on questions related to Antiquity. Through research units, students are also involved in research into issues related to Antiquity.

Students are encouraged—including through the Erasmus programme—to spend all or part of an academic year in a partner university abroad.

http://www.ulb.ac.be/facs/ltc/docs/InformationsAdministratives/Dispositions_MobEtudLTC_1617.pdf

Access conditions

Access conditions

CONDITIONS COMMUNES MASTERS / COMMUNES MASTERS

The conditions of access to the selected Master's degree meet the requirements of Article 111 of the Decree of 07/11/2013.

To facilitate the reading of these access conditions and click on the category that concerns you, to obtain more information, please note that :

The point A concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma in theFrench-speaking community of Belgium and who benefit from full admission rights .

The point B concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma outside the French-speaking community of Belgium, recognised as equivalent in the framework of a European directive, an international convention, ...

The point C concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma outside the French-speaking community of Belgium, whose application is submitted to the opinion of the academic jury

ACCES PLEIN DROIT

A. Full admission rights granted to holders of a degree obtained in the French-speaking Community of Belgium

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / BA MEME CURSUS

Admission granted to the holder of a Bachelor's degree in the same field of study (if available), awarded in the French-speaking Community of Belgium, without supplement.

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Langue moderne : grec accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degree :

  • Bachelier en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Langue moderne : italien accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degree :

  • Bachelier en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Monde du livre et de l'édition accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degree :

  • Bachelier en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / AUTRE FINALITE

Admission granted to the holder of the same Master's degree, but with a different focus.

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Langue moderne : grec accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité approfondie
  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité didactique
  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité spécialisée

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Langue moderne : italien accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité approfondie
  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité didactique
  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité spécialisée

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Monde du livre et de l'édition accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité approfondie
  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité didactique
  • Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques, à finalité spécialisée
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / MASTER 60

Admission granted to the holder of a same Master’s degree, but a 60-credit Master’s degree according to the procedures defined by the admission jury, and with accreditation of at least 45 credits.

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Langue moderne : grec accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degree :

  • Master (60 crédits) en Langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Langue moderne : italien accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degree :

  • Master (60 crédits) en Langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Monde du livre et de l'édition accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degree :

  • Master (60 crédits) en Langues et lettres anciennes, orientation classiques
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE UNIV

Admission granted to the holder of a university Bachelor's or Master's degree, pursuant to a decision by the academic authorities.

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Langue moderne : grec accessible with supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Bachelier en histoire - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en histoire de l'art et archéologie, orientation générale - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, orientation générale - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en philosophie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire de l'Art et archéologie, orientation générale, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Langue moderne : italien accessible with supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Bachelier en histoire - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en histoire de l'art et archéologie, orientation générale - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, orientation générale - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en philosophie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire de l'Art et archéologie, orientation générale, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer

Master en langues et lettres anciennes, orientation Classiques à finalité Monde du livre et de l'édition accessible with supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Bachelier en histoire - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en histoire de l'art et archéologie, orientation générale - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, orientation générale - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Bachelier en philosophie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire de l'Art et archéologie, orientation générale, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Histoire, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en langues et lettres françaises et romanes, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité approfondie - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité didactique - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité spécialisée - from 35 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE UNIV

Rem. concerning admission to a university Bachelor's or Master's degree.

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / MINEURE/OPTION

Access granted to holders of an undergraduate level degree, having passed a subsidiary subject/minor/option or a module under the conditions set out by the board of examiners, taking into account all the credits that the student can also use at the time of admission. These extra courses form part of the student’s graduate course of studies.

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE HE TYPE LONG

Rem. concerning admission to Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Non-University Higher Education Institution -HE or ESA- (long course).

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE HE TYPE COURT

Rem. concerning admission to a Bachelor degree in a Non-University Higher Education Institution -HE or ESA- (short course).

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / BA 15 CREDITS MAX

By way of derogation, students who still need to earn a maximum of 15 credits in order to be awarded the degree entitling them to be admitted to the Master's programme, and who are enrolled simultaneously for these studies in a Higher Education institution in the French-speaking Community, will also be admitted.

DIPLÔME EQUIVALENT

B. Admission granted to the holder of a degree obtained abroad which is recognised as equivalent to degrees mentioned previously in application of the Decree of 7 November 2013 (décret définissant le paysage de l'enseignement supérieur et l'organisation académique des études), of a European directive, of an international agreement or other legislation, under the same conditions.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY

C. Admission granted following submission of a dossier and decision by the jury

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / GRADE ACAD SIMILAIRE

Admission granted to the holder of a degree similar to the degrees awarded in the French-speaking Community (see point A), and awarded by a Higher Education Institution outside the latter (Flemish Community, German-speaking Community, Royal Military Academy, foreign institution), under the additional conditions determined by the jury. These extra courses form part of the student’s Master's programme. A qualification or degree leading to the same career prospects or to a continuation of studies in the original system is considered similar to a degree awarded in the French-speaking community.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / DIPLÔME VALORISE 180 CREDITS

Admission granted, under the general conditions laid down by the academic authorities, to the holder of a qualification, diploma, degree or certificate awarded outside the French-Speaking Community or awarded abroad if the qualification, diploma, degree or certificate attests to the successful completion of studies and the jury considers them to be worth at least 180 credits. The jury may impose a programme worth a maximum of 60 credits in addition to the Master's programme, bearing in mind all the credits for which the student obtains recognition at the time of admission. These extra courses form part of the student’s Master's programme.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / CONDITIONS SPECIFIQUES JURY

Criteria laid down by the jury.

VAE

D. Accreditation of prior experience

VAE / VAE CONDITIONS

In line with the procedure defined by the ULB, juries can recognise knowledge and skills acquired through professional and/or personal experience, and may grant access to the MA to any person who does not fall under the categories listed above. The jury determines the additional courses and any possible exemptions which constitute supplementary entry requirements for the student. The personal or professional experience must be equivalent to at least five years of activity. A maximum of two years of higher education can be taken into account, providing 60 credits were obtained per year.

HORS UNION EUROPÉENNE

Administrative fee for Applicants from outside the European Union

HORS UNION EUROPÉENNE / FRAIS ADMINISTRATIFS

Applicants from outside the European Union who do not meet the assimilation criteria and do not meet a criterium of article 3 of the Decree of the 11 April 2014 adapting the financing of higher education institutions to the new organisation of studies are required to pay an administrative fee of 200 euros. This payment is a prerequisite for the examination of the application. We invite you to check whether you meet the access conditions to the studies envisaged before submitting your application insofar as the administrative fee is not refundable.

Programme

The programme includes a common core of courses (60 credits); elective courses (10 credits); a dissertation (20 credits over 2 years); and specific courses for each focus (30 credits over 2 years).

Four focuses are available for this Master:

  • the teaching focus trains graduates who can teach Greek, Latin, or—for students who pick the relevant elective—French as a foreign language; the programme includes work placements in secondary schools and develops teaching, argumentation, and knowledge-sharing skills.

  • the focus on publishing covers editorial policies, library management, and the history of the publishing industry.

  • the focus on modern Italian provides basic literary and linguistic knowledge of a modern language that is a direct descendant of Latin.

  • the focus on modern Greek provides basic literary and linguistic knowledge of modern Greek.

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Prospects

As specialists in classical languages and letters, graduates of this programme have no trouble teaching Latin or Greek in secondary schools, or pursuing a career in research. In addition, as they possess the solid methodological foundation necessary to understand and use sources from classical antiquity, the graduates’ skills are also valuable in other fields: critical thinking skills, excellent and precise command of written and oral language, a keen sense of observation and argumentation, simultaneous practice of analysis and synthesis, and the ability to gather and structure documentation; all these skills are required from anyone in a position of responsibility, especially in public and private administrations.