Classical Civilisation and Philosophy, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.Classical CivilisationYou'll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:

• political and social structures

• art and visual culture

• religion and social life

Take the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.PhilosophyYou'll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how these feed into contemporary interests such as social philosophy and environmental ethics.You'll also be able contrast philosophical traditions developed in ancient Greece and Rome with those developed in India and China.Different subjects - complementary themesNo previous knowledge of either subject is needed. Our first year gives everyone a common standard of knowledge and skills. Later years provide options to explore widely. You can pick individual topics that grab your attention or follow a theme that complements both subjects, such as:

• Gender - what it meant to be a man in Greece and Rome and how gender operates in today's society

• Art - Greek and Roman painting and the philosophy of art

Combine with other subjectsYou can also combine Classical Civilisation and Philosophy with other subjects with our Liberal Arts BA.

Modules

The first year ensures everyone has the same foundations in both subjects, no matter what your background or experience. Alongside core modules you'll also be able to choose optional topics - deepen existing knowledge or explore unfamiliar topics.In Year two, you have a free choice of modules split equally between the two subjects. Carry on with a particular topic or investigate something new as your interests develop.In Year Three, you again have a free choice of modules and can bias your selection to one subject or the other if you want to specialise.

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The first year ensures everyone has the same foundations in both subjects, no matter what your background or experience. Alongside core modules you'll also be able to choose optional topics - deepen existing knowledge or explore unfamiliar topics. In Year two, you have a free choice of modules split equally between the two subjects. Carry on with a particular topic or investigate something new as your interests develop. In Year Three, you again have a free choice of modules and can bias your selection to one subject or the other if you want to specialise.