BA Classics Q800

University of Reading

Bachelor's degree

In Reading

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Reading

Full Time: 3 Years
Explore the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome through the study of their languages, Greek and Latin. Read ancient texts in the original and learn how languages – ancient and modern – develop and function.
Whether you have any experience of studying ancient languages or not you can develop an advanced knowledge of Latin and Greek, learning to read the words written by ancient authors. We offer core modules in both languages at all levels, from absolute beginner through to advanced, in all three years of the degree. Each week you will receive an impressive three to four hours of language teaching in small class groups, working on grammar, vocabulary and translation.
In addition to your core language learning, this course allows you to study the ancient world from a range of perspectives, including political, social and cultural. The wide range of expertise within the Department of Classics also gives you the option of studying other cultures such as ancient Egypt; we can even teach you hieroglyphics.
As with all our degrees, we offer you the flexibility to choose modules from other departments such as Archaeology, English Literature, and Philosophy. You can also choose to take a modern foreign language – Classics students often find this complements their study of Latin and Greek.
We encourage all our students to gain direct experience of ancient sites through independent travel, for which scholarships are available. You can also apply to study at the British School at Athens and the British School at Rome, which both offer summer school opportunities to University of Reading students.
Placement
All students are encouraged to undertake a work placement and the Department benefits from a dedicated placements officer to help with CV writing and letters of application. Past students have undertaken work placements in charities and barristers' chambers, and within a division of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Others have...

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Location

Start date

Reading (Berkshire)
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Whiteknights, RG6 6AH

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Greek
  • Latin
  • Classics
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Course programme

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
Year 1 Core modules include:
  • Latin at an appropriate level, from beginner to expert
  • Ancient Greek at an appropriate level, from beginner to expert

Optional modules include:

  • Greek History: War, Society and Change in the Archaic Age
  • Roman History: The Rise and Fall of the Republic
  • Ancient Song
  • Texts, Readers, and Writers
  • One or more modules from another department

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 2 Core modules include:
  • Prospects for Classicists and Ancient Historians
  • Latin at an appropriate level
  • Ancient Greek at an appropriate level
Optional modules include:
  • Greek History: Archaic Age to Alexander
  • Roman History: From Republic to Empire
  • Ancient Epic
  • Ancient Drama
  • Work placement for Classicists and Ancient Historians
  • Egypt and Greece
  • Greek Comedy
  • Modern Greek literature
  • Ancient World on Film
  • Roman Satire
  • Voices from the Roman army
  • Ancient Sport
  • Classical Mythology in the Renaissance
  • Museum History, Policy and Ethics
  • Museum Communication and Interpretation
  • A modern foreign language
  • Practice of Entrepreneurship
  • One or more modules from another department

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 3 Core modules include:
  • Dissertation
  • Latin at an appropriate level
  • Ancient Greek at an appropriate level
Optional modules include:
  • Anatolia and the Aegean
  • Alexander to Cleopatra: History & Culture of the Hellenistic World
  • Digital Silchester
  • Transformations of Helen
  • Ancient Biography
  • Greek Art and Drama
  • Xenophon’s Anabasis
  • Carthage – The Rise and Fall
  • Ancient Egyptian Language and Hieroglyphs
  • Athenian Political Thought
  • One or more modules from another department


Please note that all modules are subject to change.

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