Classics

About this programme

Explore the language, literature and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds in this richly varied course. Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Learn about your subject of interest and what you'll experience as a student in that community. Join us on campus to learn more about your course, grab a chat with current students and academics, and explore our campus with its fantastic facilities. It’s an invaluable opportunity to explore, discover, and enjoy some of the vibes that attract so many students to Manchester. Not in the UK or can’t make it? Not a problem. Check out our virtual open day content . This course enables you to study Greek and/or Latin language and literature, and explore the political, social, and intellectual history of ancient Greek and Roman societies. You'll be taught by experts in Greek and Roman language, literature, culture and history. Course units are varied covering Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology and exploring topics as wide ranging as Greek philosophy, the literature of exile, Latin love poetry, and Greek myth. Special collections Through the John Rylands Research Institute and the Library’s Special Collections, our students have access to papyri, medieval manuscripts and early printed books, including very early copies of the Homeric poems. They also have opportunities to study some of the world-class Egyptology collections in the Manchester Museum. Language study You must study Latin or Ancient Greek for all three years because some texts are stu