BA Classical Studies

Description:
This programme is concerned with the study of ancient literature, art, society, religion and philosophy through texts in translation and also through non-literary approaches.
Classical Studies can be combined Archaeology (QV84), English Literature (QQ38), History of Art (QV83), Italian (QR83), Medieval Studies (QV81) and Philosophy (QV85).

Year 1

Compulsory Modules
Fifth Century Athens
Augustan Rome                 
Optional Modules
Greek Myths
Latin
Ancient Greek
Options from other Departments

Year 2

Compulsory Modules
At least two of the following:
Ancient Epic
Greek Drama
Roman Love Poetry
Optional Modules
Two from a list typically including:
Greece and Egypt
Greek & Roman Sculpture
Roman Epic
Ancient Medicine
Latin
Ancient Greek

Final Year

Compulsory Modules
Dissertation
Optional Modules
Four options from a list typically including:
Ancient Biography
Greek and Roman Letters
Classics and Empire
Greek Political Thought
Gender in the Ancient World
Latin
Ancient Greek
Receptions of Homer
Oedipus and Antigore in the Twentieth Century