Greek/Social & Public Policy, MA (Hons)

GREEK: - Greek involves the study of classical Greek language and literature and ancient Greek civilisation. You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Greece as part of your programme. You will read (depending on options chosen) Homer and other Greek poets, Athenian tragedies and comedies, orators and historians, and the philosopher Plato. You will also learn about Greek political and social history, philosophy, religion and art.SOCIAL AND PUBLIC POLICY:- Social and public policy focuses on finding ways to address global and societal challenges such as poverty and inequality, housing, health, technology, and sustainability. The programme applies ideas from political science, sociology and economics to understand how governments shape their responses to address people’s needs, welfare and wellbeing. You’ll have the valuable opportunity of a work placement with a voluntary or public sector organisation.