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We lay the foundation for thinking about and approaching the Greek and Roman past, through two compulsory modules introducing you to broad aspects of Greek and Latin literature, with a focus on key texts from Classical Athens and the Roman Republic.

For your four optional modules you can choose from a range of ancient language, ancient history or interdisciplinary module.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
The World of Latin Literature 20
Tragedy, Comedy, History: The World of Greek Literature 20
Optional Modules Credits
Prehistoric Britain 20
The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century 20
Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology 20
How Should I Live? An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy 20
Beginners' Greek in Action Part 1 20
Beginners' Greek in Action Part 2 20
Intermediate Greek Language and Literature Part 1 20
Intermediate Greek Language and Literature Part 2 20
West meets East: Greek History and Society, 776-200 BC 20
The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan 20
Beginners' Latin in Action Part 1 20
Beginners' Latin in Action Part 2 20
Intermediate Latin Language and Literature Part 1 20
Intermediate Latin Language and Literature Part 2 20
Global Middle Ages 20
Stuff: living in a material world 20
Global Ancient Histories 20

You will undertake a dedicated research training module, ‘Researching the Classics’, which places emphasis on helping you to develop your abilities to pursue independent research, in preparation for Stage 3.

The rest of your modules can be chosen from a wide selection of topics relating to Greek and Latin literature, Greek and Roman history or archaeology, including options to learn Greek and Latin language.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Researching the Classics 20
Optional Modules Credits
Archaeologies of the Roman Empire: The Roman World from Augustus to Justinian 20
Food for Thought: Greco-Roman Dining and Sympotic Culture 20
Epic Journeys: The Odyssey and Homeric Epic (stage 2) 20
Warlike women, one-eyed warriors and gold-guarding griffins: The World of Herodotus 20
Beginners' Greek in Action Part 1 20
Beginners' Greek in Action Part 2 20
Intermediate Greek Language and Literature Part 1 20
Intermediate Greek Language and Literature Part 2 20
Level 2 Greek: Interpretation of Texts 20
Level 2 Greek: Special Study 20
Hellenistic Empires from Alexander to Cleopatra 20
The Roman World from Hadrian to Heraclius 20
Greek and Roman Religions 20
Slavery in Greco-Roman Antiquity 20
Beginners' Latin in Action Part 1 20
Beginners' Latin in Action Part 2 20
Intermediate Latin Language and Literature Part 1 20
Intermediate Latin Language and Literature Part 2 20
Level 2 Latin: Interpretation of Texts 20
Level 2 Latin: Special Study 20
Sacred words and dirty deeds: Thriving in Late Antiquity 20
The Mediterranean: a connected past 20
Africa: History of a Continent 20
Culture and Communication in Medieval Eurasia 20
Diversities of Sexuality and Gender in History 20
Career Development for second year students 20

 

You'll undertake a major research project – a dissertation on a topic of your choosing – for which you'll be guided and supervised by an expert member of the academic staff.

You'll choose four further optional modules from a diverse range of topics, drawn from the research expertise of our lecturers.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Dissertation in Classics and Ancient History 40
Optional Modules Credits
Survival and turmoil in Byzantium and beyond: Byzantine archaeology, art and text 20
Regionality and the Fall of Rome 20
The Sharp Edge of Empire? The Armies and Frontiers of Imperial Rome 20
Food for Thought: Greco-Roman Dining and Sympotic Culture 20
Epic Journeys: The Odyssey and Homeric Epic (stage 3) 20
Sex, bodies and identities in Classical Greece 20
Warlike women, one-eyed warriors and gold-guarding griffins: The World of Herodotus 20
Beginners' Greek in Action Part 1 20
Beginners' Greek in Action Part 2 20
Intermediate Greek Language and Literature Part 1 20
Intermediate Greek Language and Literature Part 2 20
Level 2 Greek: Interpretation of Texts 20
Level 2 Greek: Special Study 20
Level 3 Greek: Interpretation of Texts 20
Level 3 Greek: Special Study 20
City of Athens: Power, Society and Culture 20
Gods in the Material World: Religion and Material Culture in Greece, Egypt and Mesopotamia 2000BC-338BC 20
Businesswomen in the ancient world: Challenging Prejudices and Inequality 20
Beginners' Latin in Action Part 1 20
Beginners' Latin in Action Part 2 20
Intermediate Latin Language and Literature Part 1 20
Intermediate Latin Language and Literature Part 2 20
Level 2 Latin: Interpretation of Texts 20
Level 2 Latin: Special Study 20
Level 3 Latin: Interpretation of Texts 20
Level 3 Latin: Special Study 20
Career Development for final year students 20