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Classics and Classical Studies
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Experience the rich and enduring civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome.
These cultures lie at the very heart of western civilisation, and resonate throughout the world. Whether or not you have already studied ancient Greece and Rome, we invite you to explore the history, art and culture of the ancient world on one of our highly flexible degrees: we offer programmes in Classics, Classical Studies and Ancient History.
Our Classics degree includes Ancient Greek and Latin in all three years, offering the opportunity to explore a broad range of literary texts in their original languages. Classical Studies examines the civilisations, art, literature and religions of the ancient world, as well as their subsequent traditions. Ancient History studies the politics, economy, society, culture and religion of the classical world, from the Mediterranean heartland to parts of modern Africa, Asia and Europe. There is no requirement for prior study of Ancient Greek, Latin, Ancient History or Classical Civilisation for any of our degree programmes.
Whatever your interests and background, our wide-ranging and flexible courses offer stimulating options. Our department has one of the widest ranges of specialist subjects in the UK, from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. You can develop an advanced knowledge of Ancient Greek, Latin, and even hieroglyphic Egyptian; work on digital reconstructions; or gain hands-on experience with unique artefacts from the Ure Museum, the University's internationally important collection of Greek and Egyptian antiquities. In 2020, we achieved an 88% satisfaction score for the teaching on our courses (National Student Survey, 2020.)
We are ranked 6th in the UK for research overall and 3rd in the UK for research output (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked By Subject, 2014, based on its analysis of REF 2014) , and 100% of our research impact has been recognised as world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework, 2014). We also boast staff who have won national teaching awards.
You can apply to study abroad on all our degrees, with bursaries for independent travel available, as well as popular departmental trips. The British School at Athens and the British School at Rome both offer summer school opportunities. We also have close links to overseas institutions in Europe, Canada, the USA and Australia. You can apply to spend one term or one academic year abroad as part of your degree.
The skills you'll develop through studying for a Classics or Classical Studies degree are highly transferable and will prepare you well for whatever career path you choose to pursue.
Courses
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BA Archaeology and Classical Studies QV84
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Archaeology and Classical Studies with Professional Placement QV88
Full Time: 4 Years | including a professional placement
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BA Archaeology and Classical Studies with Study Year Abroad QV86
Full Time: 4 Years | including a study year abroad
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BA Archaeology and Classical Studies with Placement and Study Abroad QV87
Full Time: 4 Years | including a placement and study year
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BA Museum Studies and Archaeology PV14
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with Professional Placement PV15
Full Time: 4 Years | including a professional placement
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BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad PV16
Full Time: 4 Years | including a study year abroad
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BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with Placement and Study Abroad PV17
Full Time: 4 Years | including a placement and study abroad
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Full Time: 3 Years
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Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Classical Studies and English Literature QQ38
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Classical and Medieval Studies QV81
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Classics with Foundation Q801
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA Italian and Classical Studies QR83
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA Museum and Classical Studies P1Q8
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Philosophy and Classical Studies QV85
Full Time: 3 Years
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