Classics, BA (Hons)

The Classics course centers on language study, tailored to individual experience, making it accessible for students with prior knowledge of Greek and/or Latin or those new to ancient languages. It offers modules in Latin and Greek, covering prose and verse at levels suited to your background and interests, while contextualizing these languages through the exploration of Greek and Roman cultures. In the first year, you'll establish foundations in key historical periods; in the second, examine the evolution of epic genres; and in the final year, complete a dissertation on a chosen topic, supported by ongoing language work and customized modules.Year 1 core modules include Introduction to the Greek World, which covers ancient Greek history and society, and Monuments and Memory in the Age of Augustus, focusing on Roman history and culture. Additional options may involve topics like Early Greek Philosophy. Assessment encompasses essays, commentaries, translations, presentations, and projects, culminating in a 12,000-word dissertation that demonstrates independent research skills.

Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to the Greek World examines ancient Greek history, society and thought. It will introduce you to the central themes, topics and terminology in the study of Archaic and Classical Greece, and equip you to use the basic intellectual resources available to assist that study. Monuments and Memory in the Age of Augustus gives you an introduction to Roman history and culture and Latin literature, which will also serve as a basis for your further study in these areas. You will investigate a central, transitional epoch in the history of ancient Rome, from an interdisciplinary perspective. Beginners or Intermediate Greek and/or Latin language modules, at the appropriate level based on your previous experience. In recent years, optional modules have included: Early Greek Philosophy Language, Translation, Interpretation The Craft of the Ancient Historian Lives of Objects – Greek and Roman Antiquity.