Classics

Overview

Discover our range of Classics modules for 2019-20.

This subject offers an introduction to the literature and civilization of the ancient world in Stage 1, followed in Stages 2 and 3 by a wide range of options covering literature, culture, philosophy, and Greek and Roman art and architecture.

Ancient History and Classical Culture are studied entirely in translation.

In addition, for those wishing to learn (or continue to learn) Latin and Greek we provide language modules for all levels from beginners onwards.

Find out about modules available for:

• Stage 1
• Stage 2
• Stage 3
• Greek and Latin

The range of modules offered may change each academic year.

Find reading lists on our website. 

Further information

For further information about this subject, including any pre-requisites, visit the Classics subject page.

You can also contact your Subject Adviser.

 

 

 

 

Stage 1

Find out about Classics and Ancient History modules for Stage 1.

Students study either 40 or 60 credits from the list below in Stage 1.

Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
CAC1012	Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology	20	1
CAC1013	Life and Literature in the Roman Republic	20	2
CAC1014	Tragedy, Comedy & History: The World of Greek Literature	20	1
CAC1015	How Should I Live? Introduction to Ancient Moral Philosophy	20	2
CAH1012	West meets East: Greek History and Society, 776-323 BC	20	1
CAH1014	The Roman world from Romulus to Heraclitus: history and culture from 753 BC to AD 641	20	2

Students interested in studying Greek or Latin should see our Greek and Latin pathways on the tab above.

Stage 2

Find out about Classics and Ancient History modules for Stage 2.

Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below in Stage 2.

Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
CAC2001	Researching the Classics	20	1&2
CAC2046	Poet and King: Virgil's Aeneid and the Age of Augustus	20	2
CAC2051	The Ancient Art of Spin: Classical Rhetoric in Theory and Practice	20	1
CAC2054	Epic Journeys: The Odyssey and Homeric Epic	20	2
CAH2006	Hellenistic Empires from Alexander to Cleopatra	20	1
CAH2007	Caesar's Gift: Rome under the Emperors	20	2
CAH2020	Greek and Roman Religions	20	1
CAH2036	Greeks and Barbarians	20	2
CAH2061	Slavery in Greco-Roman antiquity	20	2

Stage 3

Find out about Classics and Ancient History modules for Stage 3.

Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below in Stage 3.

Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
CAC3000	Dissertation	40	1&2
CAC3045	Human Dissection in Antiquity	20	1
CAC3046*	Poet and King: Virgil's Aeneid and the Age of Augustus (Note: same module as CAC2046)	20	2
CAC3051*	The Ancient Art of Spin: Classical Rhetoric in Theory and Practice (Note: same module as CAC2051)	20	1
CAC3054*	Epic Journeys: The Odyssey and Homeric Epic (Note: same module as CAC2054)	20	2
CAH3000	Portfolio in Ancient History II: Dissertation	40	1&2
CAH3010	The Life and Afterlife of Alexander the Great	20	2
CAH3012	Geographical knowledge in the ancient world	20	2
CAH3025	Celluloid History II	20	1
CAH3036	Roman Egypt (Capped at 30)	20	2
CAH3038	Running a Roman City: Urban Administration and Society in Italy, 89 BC-AD 284	20	1

* Modules marked with an asterisk are available to students at both Stage 2 and Stage 3.

 

 

Greek & Latin

Learning either Greek or Latin requires devoting 40 credits worth of modules to the language each year in modules spread over both semesters.

Greek and Latin is taught in four pathways. Students taking Classical language modules shall follow pathway A or B or C or D, depending on their level at entry (to be determined by the Degree Programme Director for Classics, in consultation with the student).

• Intermediate level at Stage 1
• Beginners’ level at Stage 1
• Beginners’ level at Stage 2
• Beginners’ level at Stage 3

An exemption from the University's Qualification and Credit Framework has been granted to allow the study of Beginners’ and Intermediate Latin and Greek at any stage.

Greek Language

Greek Pathway

	A	B	C	D
Stage 1	CAG1011	CAG1001
	CAG1012	CAG1002
Stage 2	CAG2001	CAG1011	CAG1001
	CAG2002	CAG1012	CAG1002
Stage 3	CAG3001	CAG2001	CAG1011	CAG1001
	CAG3002	CAG3002	CAG1012	CAG1002

Greek modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
CAG1001	Beginners’ Greek in Action 1	20	1
CAG1002	Beginners’ Greek in Action 2	20	2
CAG1011	Intermediate Greek Language and Literature 1	20	1
CAG1012	Intermediate Greek Language and Literature 2	20	2
CAG2001	Level 2 Greek: Interpretation of Texts	20	1&2
CAG2002	Special Study in Greek Stage 2	20	1&2
CAG3001	Level 3 Greek: Interpretation of Texts	20	1&2
CAG3002	Level 2/3 Greek: Special Study Stage 3	20	1&2

Latin Language

Latin Pathway

	A	B	C	D
Stage 1	CLA1011	CLA1001
	CLA1012	CLA1002
Stage 2	CLA2001	CLA1011	CLA1001
	CLA2002	CLA1012	CLA1002
Stage 3	CLA3001	CLA2001	CLA1011	CLA1001
	CLA3002	CLA3002	CLA1012	CLA1002

Latin Modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
CLA1001	Beginners’ Latin in Action 1	20	1
CLA1002	Beginners’ Latin in Action 2	20	2
CLA1011	Intermediate Latin Language and Literature 1	20	1
CLA1012	Intermediate Latin Language and Literature 2	20	2
CLA2001	Level 2 Latin: Interpretation of Texts	20	1&2
CLA2002	Level 2 Latin: Special Study Stage 2	20	1&2
CLA3001	Level 3 Latin: Interpretation of Texts	20	1&2
CLA3002	Level 2/3 Latin: Special Study Stage 3	20	1&2

Those doing 60 or 80 credits in Classics can supplement the language with any selection of the non-language Ancient History or Classical Culture modules.