Modules for 2025-26

Please find below details of the modules that will be running in 2025-26, with links to further information and taster videos, where available:

Core Modules

2nd Year Core Module:

VV16, VV17, VV18, Q820, Q821, Q82P. Optional for Q800/Q802/QQ37

• Hellenistic WorldLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window (CX251-30)

Module Convenor: Prof Kevin Butcher
30 CATS, full year
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Final Year Core Module:

All programmes

• DissertationLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window (CX303-30)

Module Convenor: Dr Trevor Van Damme
30 CATS, full year

List A: Ancient History, Archaeology, Art, Architecture

Students on VV16 entering in October 2022 require 30 CATS from list A.

Students on VV16 entering in October 2021 and prior require 60 CATS from list A.

Students on VV18 require 30 CATS from list A. Available as optional modules for students on other degree programmes.

• The Roman Empire from Antoninus Pius to Constantine (CX263/363-30)

Module Convenor: Dr Clare Rowan

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

• The Roman Empire from Antoninus Pius to Severus Alexander (TBC-15)

Module Convenor: Dr Clare Rowan

15 CATS, Term 1

Taster video

• The Roman Empire in Crisis (TBC-15)

Module Convenor: Dr Clare Rowan

15 CATS, Terms 2-3

Taster video

• Food and Drink in the Ancient Mediterranean (CX252-30/CX352-30)

Module Convenor: Prof James Davidson

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

• Greek Religion (CX262-30/CX362-30)

Module Convenor: Dr Paul Grigsby

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

• The Roman Empire from Tiberius to Hadrian (CX244-30/CX344-30)

Latin Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q802/QQ37

Module Convenor: TBC

30 CATS, all year

• Principles and Methods of Classical Archaeology (CX233-30/CX333-30)

Module Convenor: Dr Trevor Van Damme

30 CATS, all year

Modules on either List A or List B

Modules on this list can contribute to your list A or list B CATS.

• Ancient Medicine (CX257-15/CX357-15)

Greek Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q802/QQ37

Module Convenor: Prof Caroline Petit

15 CATS, term 1.

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• Health and the Environment from Antiquity to Renaissance VeniceLink opens in a new window (CX391 -15)

Module Convenor: Prof Caroline Petit

15 CATS, term 3. Residential (Venice); intensive (2 weeks).

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• Retelling Myths in Greek and Roman Art (CX281-15/CX381-15)

Module Convenor: Jacqui Butler

15 CATS, Terms 2/3

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• The Art of Greek Death (TBC - 30)

Greek Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q802/QQ37

Module Convenor: Dr Emily Clifford

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

List B: Literature in Translation or the Original Language

Student on Q820 and Q821 require 30 CATS of list B modules. Available as optional modules for students on other degree programmes.

• Greek Myth: Narratives, Sources, Approaches (CX279-15, CX379-15)

Greek Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q802/QQ37

Module Convenor: Dr Emmanuela Bakola

15 CATS, Term 1

• The Vulnerable Body in Roman Thought and Literature (CX264-30/CX364-30)

Latin Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q802/QQ37

Module Convener: Prof Victoria Rimell

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

• Roman Sexual Poetics: Navigating Sex, Sexuality and Gender in Latin PoetryLink opens in a new window (CX289-30/CX389-30)

Latin Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q802/QQ37

Module Convenor: Dr Joe Watson

30 CATS, all year.

Taster video

List B: Greek & Latin Texts in the Original

Student on Q820 and Q821 require 30 CATS of list B modules. Available as optional modules for students on other degree programmes.

• Greek Language 1Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window (CX220-15) (Beginners level)

Module Convenor: Dr Francesca Modini

15 CATS, term 1

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• Greek Language 2 (CX226-15) (Intermediate level)

Module Convenor: Dr Francesca Modini

15 CATS, terms 2-3

Taster video (see video for Greek Language 1)

• Greek Literary TextsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window (CX206-30, CX306-30) (Advanced)

Module Convenor: Prof Caroline Petit

30 CATS, full year

• Latin Language 1 (C215-15) (Beginners level)

Module Convenor: Dr Joe Watson

15 CATS, term 1

Taster video

• Latin Language 2 (CX201-15) (Intermediate level)

Module Convenor: Dr Joe Watson

15 CATS: terms 2-3

Taster video

• Latin Literary TextsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window (CX236-30, CX336-30) (Advanced)

Module Convenor: Prof Victoria Rimell

30 CATS, full year