Classical Civilisation

About this programme

You may have come to love ancient Greece and Rome through myths and legends, books, films or museums. Now discover more by examining their political and social structures, art and visual culture, thought, religion and social life. You’ll learn about the cultural interactions of the period by looking in depth at the magnificent visual and material remains. You will gain a wide range of transferable skills including critical analysis, argumentation, communication, problem solving and research, which lead to many career opportunities. Beginners are welcome! You do not need any prior experience of classical civilisation - our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation. You may have come to love ancient Greece and Rome through myths and legends, books, films or museums. Now discover more by examining their political and social structures, art and visual culture, thought, religion and social life. You’ll learn about the cultural interactions of the period by looking in depth at the magnificent visual and material remains. You will gain a wide range of transferable skills including critical analysis, argumentation, communication, problem solving and research, which lead to many career opportunities. Beginners are welcome! You do not need any prior experience of classical civilisation - our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation. Spanning 2,000 years – and covering regions from Britain to North Africa and Central Asia – this course explores the cultural interactions of the ancient Mediterranean and their lasting in