his course studies ancient literature in its original languages within the wider context of the culture and society of the Classical world. In the first year you take core modules in Greek Culture and Society, Roman Culture and Society, and Latin and Ancient Greek at the appropriate level. Our post-A level modules covering Latin and Greek literary texts allow you to broaden and deepen your understanding of Classical literature; you are invited to reflect on literary and cultural issues in class in preparation for the exam which includes literary criticism and translation. Works studied might include a book of Homer, a Platonic dialogue, Athenian oratory, Aristophanic comedy, Latin epic or elegy, a historical monograph, or Ciceronian philosophy. In years two and three you continue with both languages, through more advanced class-based teaching, and through thematic or genre-based modules (such as Greek Tragedy or Origins of the Modern Novel) taken in conjunction with set texts. You may choose to study a text-based historical module: for example, students studying The Roman Empire from Tiberius to Hadrian read a book of Tacitus’ Annales, a satire of Juvenal, and some court poetry. Your dissertation allows you to advance your study of Latin and Greek texts. For module information please visit the Classics website. How will I be taught? You will study Classics in a variety of ways, through lectures and seminars, and, in your final year, through a dissertation on a topic of your own choice, with guidance from your departmental supervisor. All our degrees involve some compulsory modules in Year One; in subsequent years, you build on what you have learnt through a choice of modules which allow you to engage in your own way with the civilisation of the Ancient Mediterranean. How will I be assessed? You will take four modules each year, the assessment of which is equally divided between essays submitted during the year and exams in the summer (100% exam for language modules). Your second and third year contribute equally to your final degree classification.

A degree in a Classical subject provides rich and versatile training, developing powers of expression and analysis. Our courses provide an excellent foundation for further academic study. The intellectual skills developed by our degrees prepare you for a diverse range of other careers, including law, finance, teaching and journalism.