On completing the Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics, students :

• will have mastered techniques for the philological analysis of Greek and Latin texts (textual criticism ; grammatical analysis; literary interpretation; intertextual comparison);
• will have active competence in the two classical languages through regular practice in translation;
• will have developed in-depth knowledge in the field of the history of the language, literature and classical civilisations;
• will be able to employ techniques for the comparative study of linguistics, literature and culture;
• will demonstrate ability to set out the results of personal research in clear and correct language in line with the academic methodology being used.

In addition, depending on the focus selected, students :
* will have received training in academic research in the area of classical philology;
* will have acquired the teaching skills necessary to teach Greek and Latin;
* will have gained professional skills in the field of library studies.