Overview

It is can thus be either a stand-alone qualification or a solid foundation in the subject for those intending to go on to do doctoral research. Syriac Studies degree is offered at University of Oxford.

Overview

You must choose to study texts in three of the following subjects:

biblical versions
exegetical literature
early poetry
liturgy
historical literature
secular literature
monastic literature
hagiography
translations of Greek patristic texts
theological texts
any other subject approved by the Faculty Board

The choice of the precise texts to be read in each of the three subjects selected is decided by consultation between yourself and your supervisor in the first week of Michaelmas term. No more than three of these subjects will be taught in any one year.

Teaching takes the form of:

text-classes (usually six hours per week), for which you are expected to prepare;
seminars (usually one and a half hours per week), for which you are expected to prepare oral or written presentations on specified topics; and
lectures on the general background of Syriac literature (normally one hour per week).

These classes and lectures are normally given by Professor David Taylor or Professor Alison Salvesen.

You are also encouraged to attend seminars in relevant areas. There are regular series in:

Patristic studies
Late Antique and Byzantine studies
Armenian Studies
Jewish Studies in the Greco-Roman Period
Old Testament and New Testament
Ancient Near Eastern studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Patristic studies
Late Antique and Byzantine studies
Armenian Studies
Jewish Studies in the Greco-Roman Period
Old Testament and New Testament
Ancient Near Eastern studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-03 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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110

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General requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a biological or medical science subject.
For applicants from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.
Peer-reviewed publications are not requirement for the course, but will be viewed positively
Students will be required to complete a DBS check and enhanced security screening for certain research projects. This is completed while on course and will not affect admission, but will affect the research projects available
Referees: Three overall, academic preferred
Official transcript(s)
Personal statement: A maximum of 1,000 words
CV or Résumé

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41250 GBP / year

≈ 41250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

23400 GBP / year

≈ 23400 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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