Course summary
Build your understanding of classical antiquity and its modern reception, while discovering a range of approaches for studying the Greek and Roman worlds. Depending on your research interests, you can choose to specialise in the area you enjoy most, from classical literature, ancient history, and visual culture of classical antiquity. Optional language modules let you further tailor your studies, learning Latin or ancient Greek at beginner, intermediate or advanced level. This route through the course is strongly recommended for those considering a research degree. Our staff offer expertise in:
- Ancient history
- Classical literature
- Greek and Roman art and archaeology
- Classical reception
Modules
You will take a range of core and optional modules that add up to 180 credits. You will take two core Classics modules, as well as the Dissertation module. Your dissertation will be the culmination of a research project you agree with your supervisor. You will also take faculty-wide interdisciplinary modules, where you will join students from other arts and humanities disciplines to discuss and build research and career skills. The remainder of your credits will be from a range of optional classics modules, including Latin and Greek, from beginners to advanced.
Assessment method
We use a wide range of assessment types focusing on students' academic and personal development. Most modules are assessed by written work of varying lengths, corresponding with the content and weighting of the module. Language modules are usually assessed by written examination. Your course tutors provide detailed comments on assignments. During the summer, you will complete a dissertation. This is a major piece of independent research, and you will be allocated a supervisor who is a specialist in your chosen area. Your dissertation supervisor will provide advice and guidance to help you select your area of study, and offer close supervision and support as you complete your research.
How to apply
International applicants
IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) English language requirements - As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English
Entry requirements
2:1 (or international equivalent) in classics, ancient or modern history, archaeology, art history, classical civilisation, Latin, Greek, or English
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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