Classical Studies, BA (Hons)

Our BA in Classical Studies offers an in-depth exploration of ancient Greek and Roman literature, its lasting influence on modern culture, and expert teaching from award-winning faculty.Through the study of translated texts, you can examine genres and themes such as poetry, tragedy, and love, while understanding their impact on contemporary society. Enhance your learning with optional modules in art, society, and history, and access our unique collection of Greek and Egyptian antiquities. Tailor your degree by selecting from a wide range of options in classics, classical studies, and ancient history. Sample modules 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, and History, Culture, and Society in the Time of Nero. For more details, visit our course page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/classics-ug/ba-classical-studies. Note that module availability is subject to final approval and may change.

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.