The Athens MA in Ancient Philosophy is an intensive one-year graduate programme offering advanced academic training and specialized research in Ancient Philosophy.
Established through the collaboration of major Greek universities, the programme promotes the systematic study of Ancient Philosophy from the Pre-Socratics to Late Antiquity.
The curriculum covers major philosophical areas including metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, ancient science, and the historical reception of Ancient Philosophy.
Courses are taught by professors from Greek universities as well as visiting scholars from international institutions, preparing students for independent research and doctoral studies.
• Department of History and Philosophy of Science – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• Department of Philosophy – University of Patras
• Department of Philosophy – University of Crete
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Duration | 12 Months |
| Study Mode | Full-Time, In-Person |
| Total Credits | 75 ECTS |
| Maximum Intake | Up to 20 Students per Year |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Academic Year Start | 1 October |
| Application Period | 1 February – 30 June |
| Accreditation | Full Compliance Accreditation by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education |
The programme consists of two academic semesters followed by a Summer Term dedicated to the MA thesis. Students complete five compulsory courses and one elective course, each corresponding to 10 ECTS credits. Each course is taught through weekly 3-hour in-person sessions over a 13-week teaching period.
| Programme Structure |
|---|
| 2 Academic Semesters |
| Summer Term – MA Thesis |
| 5 Compulsory Courses (10 ECTS each) |
| 1 Elective Course (10 ECTS) |
| Teaching Format |
|---|
| Weekly 3-Hour In-Person Sessions |
| 13-Week Teaching Period |
| Research-Oriented Learning |
| MA Thesis in Summer Term |
| Compulsory Courses |
|---|
| Early Greek Philosophy |
| Plato |
| Aristotle |
| Hellenistic Philosophy |
| Philosophy of Late Antiquity |
| Course Info |
|---|
| 5 Compulsory Courses |
| 10 ECTS each |
| Weekly 3-hour sessions |
| Elective Courses |
|---|
| The Reception of Ancient Philosophy |
| Ancient Science and Philosophy |
| Historiography of Ancient Philosophy |
| Topics in Ancient Philosophy |
| Course Info |
|---|
| 1 Elective Course Required |
| 10 ECTS Credits |
| Research-based selection |
During the Summer Term, students prepare and submit an MA thesis corresponding to 15 ECTS credits.
The thesis enables students to undertake independent research in a specialized area of Ancient Philosophy.
Applications are submitted through a rolling admissions process divided into two phases.
• Phase I: 1 February – 31 March
• Phase II: 1 April – 30 June
Students from countries requiring a visa are encouraged to apply during Phase I.
• Application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Undergraduate degree and transcript of records
• Certificate of English proficiency (C1 level)
• ID or passport
• One reference letter
• Writing sample (3,000–6,000 words)
• Letter of interest
• Undergraduate degree performance
• Research potential and writing sample
• Academic and professional achievements
• Oral interview
