Philology, literatures and history of the ancient world

Professional opportunities

Philologist, linguist and historian of ancient world

Functions
Graduates of Philology, Literature and the History of the Ancient World will be able to:

- conduct research and propose solutions to linguistic, textual and historical issues by examining complex problems from various interconnected perspectives;

- contribute to the scientific and managerial efficiency of organisations (Departments and other entities, whether public or private);

- participate in seminars, conferences, and national and international events, contributing to the development of university, ministerial, European, and cross-sectoral projects;

- collaborate with academic and non-academic figures to promote and disseminate classical disciplines.

Skills
Graduates of Philology, Literature and the History of the Ancient World will acquire the necessary skills to practise as philologists, linguists or historians specialising in the ancient world.

- They will gain in-depth knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages and literatures.

- They will also develop a thorough understanding of the history and culture of the classical world, including its art and material culture.

- They will cultivate autonomy, managerial and theoretical abilities, and the capacity to conceive and pursue novel approaches in their research.

- They will develop teaching skills and learn how to engage diverse audiences while maintaining high performance levels.

- They will demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt their methods to the needs of external stakeholders, including students, colleagues, and national and international experts.

- They will demonstrate a willingness to listen, exchange perspectives, organise events, and participate in cultural exchange.

- They will demonstrate discipline and an educational and formative attitude.

Career opportunities
Graduates of Philology, Literature and Ancient History who pass a competitive entrance exam can enrol on doctoral programmes focusing on Antiquity, the Middle Ages or the Renaissance. They can then embark on a career in philological, linguistic and historical research, collaborating with public and private research institutions. Graduates can take up responsible collaborative roles at cultural and humanities research institutions or provide consultancy services relating to the promotion and dissemination of classical civilisations in places such as offices, studios, editorial offices, documentation centres, radio stations and television stations. After passing the relevant professional body’s entrance exam and registering with them, graduates can take up responsible roles in institutions such as archives, libraries, superintendencies, cultural centres, foundations, publishing houses, and newspaper editorial offices.

Editorial Editor and Proofreader
Functions
Graduates in Philology, Literature, and the History of the Ancient World can:

- pursue careers in the publishing industry;

- carry out editorial activities, developing and managing publishing projects;

- prepare and revise texts;

- carry out specialised activities related to classical culture at publishing houses;

- translate, edit and comment on classical texts.

Skills
Graduates in Philology, Literature and Ancient World History acquire the necessary skills for working as editorial editors and proofreaders. These skills include:

- text editing, formatting and correction skills;

- proofreading skills;

- experience in drafting, revising and updating texts, particularly with regard to bibliographic research and thoughtful material collection;

- the ability to create multimedia products and computational processing related to language, as well as the retrieval and electronic preservation of humanistic, particularly classical, information resources;

- a positive attitude towards classical culture and the ability to engage a wide audience;

- transversal skills in communication, interpersonal skills, organisational skills, management skills and programming skills;

- availability and effectiveness when communicating with key stakeholders (colleagues, other professionals and clients/users);

- rigor and attention to scientific detail, even in publications or events that require a popular approach, with the aim of making classical texts accessible to a cultured, non-specialist audience.

To foster this professionalism, it is helpful to acquire additional skills through training programmes at publishing houses, ideally from the outset of the course.

Career opportunities
Upon completing additional training, graduates may seek employment in publishing houses, newspapers, editorial offices, documentation centres, radio stations, television stations, and other media outlets. They are also qualified to work as professional assistants in research and dissemination.

Training and research specialists

Functions
From a teaching and research perspective, graduates are qualified to work as professors or teachers at various levels, provided they have completed the necessary training and passed the relevant competitive examinations.

Skills
From a teaching perspective, graduates can undertake specialist training to further develop their expertise in teaching classical languages and cultures. This training uses a variety of techniques and methods. Students can hone these skills through various contacts and formative experiences in schools and more broadly within the education sector during their studies.

Career opportunities
Following an admissions competition, graduates may access subsequent training programmes for university-level research and teaching (PhD level), as set out in the current ministerial regulations.

Those who have earned sufficient credits in relevant subject areas may take the admissions exams for secondary school teacher training programmes, as required by legislation.