What have we updated?
Introduction
17 October 2022
Updated BTEC requirements
New:
We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside A Level Ancient Greek or a modern foreign language.
Old:
We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside two A levels, including A Level Ancient Greek or a modern foreign language.
19th July 2022
Following University approval, we have made changes to this course's 'General entry requirements', on the ‘Entry requirements’ tab:
Previous content:
A level typical offer
AAB to include grade A in Ancient Greek.
A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB including an A in Greek. See if you're eligible.
IB typical offer
36 to include 6 in Higher Level Ancient Greek.
IB contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 34 including 6 in Higher Level Greek. See if you're eligible.
BTEC
We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside two A levels, including Ancient Greek.
Revised content:
A level typical offer
AAB to include A in Ancient Greek or a modern foreign language.
A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB including an A in Ancient Greek or a modern foreign language. See if you're eligible.
IB typical offer
34 to include 6 in Higher Level Ancient Greek or a modern foreign language.
IB contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 32 including 6 in Higher Level Ancient Greek or a modern foreign language. See if you're eligible.
BTEC
We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside two A levels, including A level Ancient Greek or a modern foreign language.
In addition, we have removed the 'Important information' box from the 'Course overview' section, on the 'Course overview' tab:
Previous content:
Important information
We are planning to make changes to our BA Classics degree for 2023 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. Sign up to receive updates.
We have also made changes to this course's 'Core modules' (including removing the 'Important information' box), on the 'Modules' tab:
Previous content:
Core modules
In your first year, you will take core modules in Greek literary texts and a modern European language (currently Italian or German), alongside a choice of optional modules.
In your second year you will continue with your modern language alongside a Greek text module (optional core) and further optional Classics modules.
You will spend your third year studying classical subjects at one of our partner universities in Europe. You will return for your final year at Warwick.
Important information
We are planning to make changes to our BA Classics degree for 2023 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. Sign up to receive updates.
Revised content:
Core modules
In your first year, you will take core modules in Greek Language 1 and 2 OR Greek Literary Texts and a modern European language (currently Italian or German), alongside a choice of optional modules.
In your second year, you will continue with your modern language alongside a module focussing on Greek language and literature (optional core) and further optional Classics modules.
You will spend your third year studying classical subjects at one of our partner universities in Europe. You will return for your final year at Warwick.
Amendments to the content below this section have also been made, namely to 'Year One', where the new Greek Language 1 and 2 modules have been introduced:
Previous content:
Year One
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. Second and final year students may take one 30-CAT module or two 15-CAT modules from outside the department (e.g. from the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning or another academic department) in place of an optional module.
Revised content:
Year One
In your first year, you take a core module in Greek language, either Greek Language 1 and 2 (intensive beginners' course) OR Greek Literary Texts (post A-level) as well as a modern European language, alongside a choice of optional modules studying texts, material culture, society or ancient thought. Second and final year students may take one 30-CAT module or two 15-CAT modules from outside the department (e.g., from the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning or another academic department) in place of an optional module.
Students without a qualification in Greek will take Greek Language 1 and 2:
Greek Language 1 and 2
These accelerated modules will teach you the fundamental elements of Ancient Greek in a clear and accessible way. By the end of the year, you will be able to read and translate passages of original Greek with accuracy and confidence, will have a firm knowledge of Greek vocabulary and syntax, and will be able to begin to appreciate pieces of Classical Greek prose in their original unadapted form.
Read more about our modules, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2022/23 year of study):
Also in 'Year One', the paragraph 'Students with A-level Greek will take Greek Literary Texts' has been added to the Greek Literary Texts module box at the top, above the title.