28th June 2021

We removed the 'Important information' box on the page following University approval:

Important information

We are planning to make changes to our BA Classics (Ancient Greek) with Study in Europe degree for 2022 entry. Changes to core modules go through the University's rigorous academic processes. As module changes are confirmed, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer.

On the 'Modules' we revised the module content listed for Year One:

Previous content:

In your first year, you will take core modules in Greek literary texts, a modern European language (currently Italian or German), Greek Culture and Society, and Roman Culture and Society.

• Greek Culture and Society
• Roman Culture and Society
• Greek Literary Texts
• A Modern European Language

Revised content:

In your first year, you take core modules in Greek literary texts and a modern European language, alongside a choice of optional modules studying texts, material culture, society or ancient thought.

• Greek Literary Texts
• A Modern European Language

Optional Modules: a choice of four from the modules below:

• Greek Culture and Society
• Roman Culture and Society
• Ancient Thought: Philosophy, Politics, Science
• Encounters with Greek Texts
• Encounters with Latin Texts
• Latin at appropriate level
• Greek at appropriate level
• Students with A-level Greek will take Greek Literary Texts
• Students without a qualification in Greek will take Greek Language
• You will study at least one language at Literary Texts level

Revised content:

Year One

• Latin at appropriate level
• Greek at appropriate level
• Students with A-level Greek will take Greek Literary Texts
• Students without an A-level qualification in ancient Greek will take Greek Language I and II
• You will study at least one language at Literary Texts level

Optional Modules: a choice of four from the modules below

• Greek Culture and Society
• Roman Culture and Society
• Ancient Thought: Philosophy, Politics, Science
• Encounters with Greek Texts
• Encounters with Latin Texts
• Encounters with Material Culture: Objects and Archaeology

We revised the content on the Assessment tab.

Previous content:

You will take four modules each year, the assessment of which is generally equally divided between essays submitted during the year and exams in the summer (100% exam for language modules). Your second and final years contribute equally to your final degree classification.

Revised content:

You will take 120 CATS each year (through a combination of 15 and 30 CAT modules). Assessment methods include coursework submitted during the year (e.g. essays, blog posts, learning logs) and exams in the summer (100% exam for language modules).

Your second and final years contribute equally to your final degree classification.

We updated content in the Teaching tab.

Previous content:

You will take four modules, each with 2-3 contact hours per week (more for your language module/s).

Revised content:

You will take four modules per term, each with 2-3 contact hours per week.

Initial launch

This page was launched on 2nd March 2021.