Modules for 2026-27

Please find below details of the modules that will be running in 2026-27, 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:
30 CATS, full year
Taster videoLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

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 and VV18 require 30 CATS from list A.

Available as optional modules for students on other degree programmes.

• Transformation of Roman Society under Augustus (CX255-30/CX355-30)

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

Module Convenor: Dr Kostas Lygouris

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

• Art & Architecture of Asia Minor (CX232-30/CX332-30)

  • 15 CATS: Art and Architecture of Greek Asia Minor (CX23A-15/CX33A-15): term 1

  • 15 CATS: Art and Architecture of Roman Asia Minor (CX23B-15/CX33B-15): terms 2-3

Module Convenor: Prof Zahra Newby

30 CATS, all year, OR 15 CATS, Term 1 or Terms 2-3

Taster videoLink opens in a new window

• The Roman Everyday (CX284-15/CX384-15)

Module Convenor: Prof Clare Rowan

15 CATS, Term 1

Taster video

• Coinage of Greece & Rome (CX246-30/CX346-30)
  
  • 15 CATS: Money and Coinage of Ancient Greece: term 1
  • 15 CATS: Money and Coinage of Ancient Rome: terms 2-3
  • 30 CATS: Coinage of Greece and Rome

Module Convenor: Prof Clare Rowan + new staff member

30 CATS, all year OR 15 CATS, Term 1 or Terms 2-3

Taster video

• The Archaeology of Athens and Thebes (CX295-30/CX395-30)

  • 15 CATS: The Archaeology of Athens (CX296/396-15): term 1
  • 15 CATS: The Archaeology of Thebes (CX297/397-15): terms 2-3

Module Convenor: Dr Trevor Van Damme

30 CATS, all year OR 15 CATS, Term 1 or Terms 2-3

Taster video

Modules on either List A or List B

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

• Public Engagement in Classics (CX276-15, CX376-15) (15 CAT, Terms 2/3)

Module Convenor: Dr Paul Grigsby

15 CATS, Terms 2-3

Taster video

• Sexuality & Gender in Antiquity (CX247-30/CX347-30)

Greek Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q801/QQ37

Module Convenor: Prof James Davidson

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

List B: Literature in Translation or the Original Language

Students on Q820 and Q821 require 30 CATS of list B modules.

Available as optional modules for students on other degree programmes.

• Songs, Texts, Theories: Greek Lyric Poetry (CX272-30/CX372-30)

Greek Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q801/QQ37

Module Convenor: Prof David Fearn

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

• Ancient Greek Theatre (CX267-30/CX367-30)

Greek Texts Option Available for students on Q800/Q801/QQ37

Module Convenor: Dr Emmanuela Bakola

30 CATS, all year

Taster video

• The Question of Grief: Seneca's Consolations and modern grief-writing (TBC-15/TBC-15)

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

Module Convenor: Prof Victoria Rimell

15 CATS, Term 1

Taster video here

Downloadable module fair sheet here

• Ecphrasis (TBC-15, TBC-15)

Module Convenor: Dr Emily Clifford

15 CATS, Terms 2-3

Taster video

• Poetless Poems (TBC-15/TBC-15)

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

Module Convener: Dr Joe Watson

15 CATS, Terms 2-3

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 Emily Clifford

15 CATS, term 1

Taster video

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

Module Convenor: Dr Emily Clifford

15 CATS, terms 2-3

Taster video

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

Module Convenor: TBC

30 CATS, full year

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

Module Convenor: TBC

15 CATS, term 1

Taster video

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

Module Convenor: TBC

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: TBC

30 CATS, full year