You'll gain a thorough grounding in the essential knowledge and skills required to read Greek and Latin texts, taking four modules at a level appropriate to your qualifications and abilities, which may include starting as an absolute beginner. Translation and textual study classes will enable you to improve your fluency in reading while developing your literary analysis skills.

You'll also have the opportunity to take two modules in ancient history, philosophy, Greek and Roman culture and archaeology.

You'll continue to build on the language skills you developed in Stage 1 depending on the level at which you studied Greek and Latin. Increased emphasis will be placed on analysis of texts and independent study.

Two modules will be taken from a wide selection of topics relating to literature, ancient history and archaeology.

You'll further build your language and analytical skills in Greek and Latin with four modules at the level appropriate for you. You'll also have the option of pursuing an independent research project.

You can also choose up to two modules from a range of topics on offer in Greek and Roman culture and history.