Classics
An introduction to the literature and civilisation of the ancient world.
Ancient History and Classical Culture are studied entirely in translation.
If you want to learn (or improve your understanding of) Latin and Greek, we provide language modules for all levels from beginners onwards.
Classics is offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for studying the subject and the options you can choose from, including ancient history, classical world culture or Greek.
Latin or Greek may be studied at beginners’ level, or you may begin studying at a higher level if you already have a qualification in the language like an A-level.
If you do have any qualifications in Latin or Greek, you'll take a diagnostic test in induction week so you select the most suitable modules.
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 | The World of Latin Literature | 20 | 2 |
| CAC1014 | Tragedy, Comedy & History: The World of Greek Literature | 20 | 1 |
| CAC1015 | How Should I Live? Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 20 | 2 |
| CAH1012 | West Meets East: Greek History and Society | 20 | 1 |
| CAH1015 | The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan | 20 | 2 |
Students interested in studying Greek or Latin should see our Greek and Latin pathways on the tab above.
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 (Note: this is the pre-requisite for the Stage 3 Dissertation module) | 20 | 1&2 |
| CAC2052 | Foundations of European Drama: Tragedy in Greece and Rome | 20 | 2 |
| CAC2067 | Love, Death and Longing | 20 | 2 |
| CAH2006 | Hellenistic Empires from Alexander to Cleopatra | 20 | 1 |
| CAH2009 | Portfolio in Ancient History I: Commentaries (Note: This is the pre-requisite for the Ancient History Dissertation at Stage 3) | 20 | 1 |
| CAH2017 | The Roman World from Hadrian to Heraclius | 20 | 2 |
| CAH2020 | Greek and Roman Religions | 20 | 2 |
| CAH2061 | Slavery in Greco-Roman antiquity | 20 | 1 |
| CAH2208 | Issues in Ancient History | 20 | 2 |
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 (Pre-requisite CAC2001) | 40 | 1&2 |
| CAC3052 | Foundations of European Drama: Tragedy in Greece and Rome* | 20 | 2 |
| CAC3067 | Love, Death and Longing* | 20 | 2 |
| CAH3000 | Portfolio in Ancient History II: Dissertation (Pre-requisite CAH2009) | 40 | 1&2 |
| CAH3005 | City of Athens: Power, Society and Culture | 20 | 1 |
| CAH3025 | Celluloid History | 20 | 1 |
| CAH3034 | 'Frogs around the pond': Mobility and Identity in the Pre-Roman Mediterranean | 20 | 2 |
| CAH3036 | Roman Egypt | 20 | 2 |
| CAH3037 | The New Empire of Diocletian and Constantine | 20 | 2 |
| CAH3041 | Gods in the Material World: Religion and Material Culture in Greece, Egypt and Mesopotamia 2000BC-338BC | 20 | 1 |
* Modules marked with an asterisk are available to students at both Stage 2 and Stage 3. You can't take these modules in Stage 3 if you studied them at Stage 2.
Greek and Latin
Learning either Greek or Latin requires devoting 40 credits worth of modules to the language each year in modules spread over both semesters.
A) Intermediate level at Stage 1
B) Beginners’ level at Stage 1
C) Beginners’ level at Stage 2
D) 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 |
| CAG2002 | Level 2 Greek: Special Study | 20 | 2 |
| CAG3001 | Level 3 Greek: Interpretation of Texts | 20 | 1 |
| CAG3002 | Level 3 Greek: Special Study | 20 | 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 |
| CLA2002 | Level 2 Latin: Special Study | 20 | 2 |
| CLA3001 | Level 3 Latin: Interpretation of Texts | 20 | 1 |
| CLA3002 | Level 3 Latin: Special Study | 20 | 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.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about choosing this subject as part of your Combined Honours degree, contact us and we'll be more than happy to help.
Subject advisers
Don Miller, School of History, Classics and Archaeology