Description
The mission of the Department of Philology is to provide scientific and pedagogical training to aspiring philologists, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary for their professional careers. Its aim is to expose students to all aspects of literature and language, from ancient Greek and Latin texts to medieval and modern European and contemporary Greek literature, as well as to systematic language analysis, fostering their academic and intellectual development. The Department awards a degree with three specializations: Classical Philology, Medieval and Modern Greek Philology, and Linguistics.
Relation to Employment
Graduates of the Undergraduate Program of the Department of Philology are able to work independently or in teams, participate in complex professional activities, take responsibilities, and make decisions in changing environments. They are also well prepared to teach children, adolescents, and adults in both the public and private sectors, possessing the necessary qualifications for professional employment.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations or qualifying entrance examinations.
Knowledge
Graduates of the Department of Philology acquire a broad and in-depth knowledge base in the core philological and linguistic disciplines (e.g., ancient Greek and Latin language and literature, medieval and modern Greek literature, literary theory, linguistics), with the ability to understand and critically evaluate scholarly theories and methods.
Skills
Graduates of the Department of Philology develop skills in the analysis and interpretation of philological texts (classical, Byzantine, and modern Greek) and linguistic phenomena in a scholarly and evidence-based manner, and they are able to apply these skills in interdisciplinary or digital contexts. In addition, they cultivate communication skills (both written and oral), as well as the abilities to collaborate, think critically, learn independently, and adapt to new environments—qualities that correspond to the “horizontal competences” (soft skills) outlined in qualification frameworks.
Competences
Graduates of the Department of Philology develop competencies in scientific research, such as identifying, reading, and evaluating primary and secondary sources, conducting literature reviews, and writing according to established methods and standards. They also develop competencies in integrating digital tools and methodologies (e.g., digital philology, text analysis using software, conducting linguistic experiments) into philological and linguistic research and teaching, as well as the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in professional, educational, or research contexts.