Classics

About this programme

Build your love for the ancient world and take your understanding of it to new levels on this Classics course. Investigate the culture and history of ancient Greece and Rome by critically examining original texts in Greek or Latin. Whether you're reading epic poetry, dramatic works or political speeches, you'll gain unique insights into how language and culture inform one another. You’ll sharpen your critical thinking as you evaluate both ancient sources and modern interpretations. Classics students develop valuable skills in linguistic analysis, argument, communication, teamwork and presentation – qualities that employers highly value. Beginners welcome! You do not need any prior experience of studying the ancient world - our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation. Build your love for the ancient world and take your understanding of it to new levels on this Classics course. Investigate the culture and history of ancient Greece and Rome by critically examining original texts in Greek or Latin. Whether you're reading epic poetry, dramatic works or political speeches, you'll gain unique insights into how language and culture inform one another. You’ll sharpen your critical thinking as you evaluate both ancient sources and modern interpretations. Classics students develop valuable skills in linguistic analysis, argument, communication, teamwork and presentation – qualities that employers highly value. Beginners welcome! You do not need any prior experience of studying the ancient world - our year one modules are designed to give you a un