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Classical Civilisation and Philosophy at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing. Classical Civilisation You'll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:

  • political and social structures
  • art and visual culture
  • religion and social life
Take the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome. Philosophy You'll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how these feed into contemporary interests such as social philosophy and environmental ethics. You'll also be able contrast philosophical traditions developed in ancient Greece and Rome with those developed in India and China. Different subjects - complementary themes No previous knowledge of either subject is needed. Our first year gives everyone a common standard of knowledge and skills. Later years provide options to explore widely. You can pick individual topics that grab your attention or follow a theme that complements both subjects, such as:
  • Gender - what it meant to be a man in Greece and Rome and how gender operates in today's society
  • Art - Greek and Roman painting and the philosophy of art
Combine with other subjects You can also combine Classical Civilisation and Philosophy with other subjects with our Liberal Arts BA.

Modules

The first year ensures everyone has the same foundations in both subjects, no matter what your background or experience. Alongside core modules you'll also be able to choose optional topics - deepen existing knowledge or explore unfamiliar topics. In Year two, you have a free choice of modules split equally between the two subjects. Carry on with a particular topic or investigate something new as your interests develop. In Year Three, you again have a free choice of modules and can bias your selection to one subject or the other if you want to specialise.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
QV85
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall. University of Nottingham’s Arts and Humanities Foundation Year Progression Options Degree courses in the Faculty of Arts are also available as progression routes from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year (Y14F). This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the Foundation Year course for further information.

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £23000* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £23000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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 .

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Classical Civilisation and Philosophy at University of Nottingham - UCAS