For further information on any of these courses see the module descriptions , or consult the School of Classics. The Greek and Roman history modules provide an overview of the history of Greece from the Minoan culture to the death of Alexander the Great, and of the history of Rome from its foundation to the end of the Flavian dynasty. The modules on Greek and Roman life and thought investigate varied aspects of the society, ethics and philosophy of the two cultures.
Assessment is by an essay and a short written exam at the end of the semester.
It is possible to take any combination of these modules. The School of Classics offers elective courses in classical Greek both for beginners and for students with A-Level qualifications. The beginners Greek course aims to establish a basic reading knowledge of the language. The class meets four times a week. The authors include Euripides, Plato, Homer and Lysias.