Byzantine and Modern Greek Philology

Master's

The program awards a Master of Arts in one of the following areas: Byzantine Philology with a focus on fields such as: history of Byzantine literature, Byzantine paleography, codicology, history of biblical culture, epigraphy and textual editing. Modern Greek Philology with a focus on the history of Modern Greek literature, literary theory, comparative literature, textual analysis, and digital philology. The program is addressed to university graduates from Greek or foreign higher education institutions who wish to deepen and specialize in the cognitive subjects of Byzantine or Modern Greek philology, in order to be able to staff Research Centers in Greece and abroad, to be employed in Byzantine or Modern Greek philology in the public and private sector (Libraries and Archives, Media, Publications and Organizations, Local Authorities) or to pursue doctoral studies. Admission to the Program is by examination. It is delivered in a face-to-face format, ensuring personalized guidance from a network of professors specializing in various fields of Byzantine and Modern Greek Philology. Students benefit from a dynamic academic environment featuring lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences throughout the academic year, with distinguished guest speakers from Greece and abroad. The program also offers a well-organized and up-to-date library, a postgraduate student office, and other support services. The duration of the program is four semesters for full-time study and eight semesters for part-time study. Students obtain the Diploma of Postgraduate Studies upon successful completion of a total of 120 ECTS credits. The Program actively encourages and supports student participation in research projects leading to scholarly publications, as well as contributions to the new series of Modern Greek literature titled “ΑΝΑΨΗΛΑΦΗΣΕΙΣ” published by Sokolis (under the supervision of Angela Kastrinaki). Additionally, students are encouraged to publish their work in the peer-reviewed journal of the Faculty of Philosophy, Ariadne. The program is tuition-free. The top-ranked candidate in the entrance examinations will receive the Efthymios Koumentakis Excellence Award, which includes a cash prize of €1,000. Postgraduate students are eligible for competitive scholarships offered by the University of Crete (based on academic performance), as well as awards such as the “Menelaos Parlamas”, “Dimitrios Vikelas”, and “Stanley Moss” awards. They may also participate actively in Erasmus+ and Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programs. After enrolling in the program, students can also apply for free accommodation and meals at the University of Crete, on condition that they meet the relevant financial and other eligibility criteria.