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Classics undergraduate modules

A degree in Classics comprises Greek and Latin literature and language together with Ancient History and Classical Studies courses.

Sub-Honours (20 credits each)

First Year - in each language

Two modules, one in each semester:

  • Advanced: three or four weekly lectures/classes. Typically all Greek and at least one Latin session is in a small group, making it easier for students to ask questions and join in discussion.
  • Beginners/Intermediate: Four weekly classes. In the first semester, where possible, one of the four is broken down into smaller groups on the basis of previous experience.

Second Year - in each language

Two modules, one in each semester:

  • Advanced: three or four lectures/classes per week.
  • Post-beginners: three or four lectures/classes per week. They also receive more small-group teaching initially, and are increasingly integrated with the advanced class over the year.

Questions and discussion are encouraged in lectures as well as small-group classes.

Honours modules

See  Honours booklet (PDF, 743 KB) for more details.

Teaching at this level is a combination of lectures, seminars, and classes, typically two hours a week for each module, most in small groups, with increasing emphasis on students’ own contribution, both in informal class discussion and in presentations by individuals or small groups.

Classics Honours students choose the majority of their modules from:

Supplementary Honours modules may be taken in:

Classics

What the students say

"The Classics staff are very friendly and always accessible to students."

"The lectures are generally well delivered, and unlike many subjects the reading is a pleasure."

"All in all, if you are interested in gaining a good grounding in ancient thought and society, this course is extremely useful."

Undergraduate enquiries

All admissions queries should be sent to the University admissions department; they will forward relevant questions to our admissions officer.