As so much of European culture looks back to Classical Antiquity, studying Classics will give you insights not just into the ancient past but also into the ideas and texts that shaped the present. Three subjects are offered within the BA Joint Honours degree, which you can take separately or combine: Greek & Roman Civilisation • Latin • Greek • Greek & Roman Civilisation explores the Classical World through history, literature, art, archaeology, mythology and philosophy.

 

You do not need previous knowledge of the subject, nor will you have to learn the ancient languages. Latin and Greek enable you to either learn a language from scratch or to develop your existing knowledge. You will also learn to read works by authors such as Cicero, Homer, Plato, Sophocles and Virgil, in their original languages.