Modules

Our first-year core modules are designed as an introduction. Even if you haven’t studied classics before, we’ll build everyone's knowledge to the same level, so you can progress through to year two. You will take 120 credits of modules in each year. Your split of core and optional modules will be dependent on your current language abilities. If you have an A level in either Greek or Latin, then you will study both languages from the start. If you are a beginner in both languages then you will choose either Greek or Latin in year one. In year one, if you have an A level in either Greek or Latin, you will receive an integrated introduction to the history and culture of Greece and Rome and their reception. You will take text modules in your A level language, and beginners modules in the second language. You will also choose one optional classics module from a range. If you are a beginner in both Greek and Latin, you will receive an integrated introduction to the history and culture of Greece and Rome and their reception. You will also start to learn either Greek or Latin, and have a choice of optional modules. If you started at post-A level Greek or Latin, you will take text modules in your A level language, and intermediate modules in your second language. You will also choose from a range of modules, including a work placement module. If you started the course as a beginner in both Greek and Latin, you will take intermediate modules in your year one language and start as a beginner in your second language. You will also choose from a range of optional modules including a work placement module. Irrespective of language pathway, if you are planning a dissertation in your third year, you must take the Studying Classical Scholarship modules. In year three, if you started the course with an A level in either Greek or Latin, you will continue with Greek or Latin language modules at the appropriate level. If you started the course as a beginner in both Greek and Latin, you will continue with Latin and Greek language modules at the appropriate level. In addition to your language modules, you will also choose from a range of optional modules, including continuing with your second language at the appropriate level, and a Dissertation (if you took the 'Studying Classical Scholarship' module in year two). You’ll have at least eight hours of timetabled contact a week through lectures, seminars and tutorials. You must pass year three, which counts as 67% towards your final degree classification.