Philosophy with Classical Civilisation

Your first year provides a solid grounding in classical civilisation, the study and history of philosophy, and familiarity with a wide range of philosophical questions. Seminars will also instil the skills of close reading of complex texts and the preparation of wellcrafted philosophical prose. In the second and third years, very little is compulsory; you are free to pursue your philosophical and classical interests with guidance from professors and your personal tutor. You may also select some options from other departments. An optional dissertation in the final year allows you to research a chosen topic with close individual supervision.

How will I learn?

Our main teaching methods are lectures, lecture-discussions, and seminars alongside private study and study skills sessions. Our students benefit from expert guidance from staff in developing strong analytical and critical skills, and our students highly rate the feedback they receive. In addition to compulsory teaching, we also offer many extra academic activities, including optional lectures, colloquia, discussion groups and workshops.

How will I be assessed?

We track your progress and provide you with feedback through regular non assessed work, assessed essays and written examinations. Your final degree classification is based on assessed essays, other assessed work (which may include, for example, group work or video presentations), examinations and an optional dissertation or individual project. Your second and third year work carries equal weight in determining your final degree classification.