Classical Studies, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Explore the literature of ancient Greece and Rome, consider the legacy of the ancient world in modern culture, and benefit from award-winning teaching on our BA Classical Studies course.Through the study of translated texts you can explore genres and themes like poetry, tragedy and love in classical literature, and their influence on the modern world. Broaden your knowledge with optional modules in subjects including art, society, and history, and take advantage of our own unique collection of Greek and Egyptian antiquities. You will have the opportunity to pursue your own interests and tailor your degree to your own tastes by selecting from a wide range of modules in classics, classical studies, and ancient history. For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/classics-ug/ba-classical-studies

Modules

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure.Sample modules for this course include:

• Ancient Song

• Greek History: War, Society and Change in the Archaic Age

• Ancient Drama

• Careers for Classicists and Ancient Historians

• Greek and Roman Painting

• History, Culture, and Society in the Time of Nero.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

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The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Ancient Song

• Greek History: War, Society and Change in the Archaic Age

• Ancient Drama

• Careers for Classicists and Ancient Historians

• Greek and Roman Painting

• History, Culture, and Society in the Time of Nero.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.