We offer full courses in three subjects, Classical Civilisation , Greek , and Latin , all of them designed to give a thorough view of ancient writing and society through study of the original sources. These may be combined in various ways, as explained below. No knowledge of the classical languages, or indeed of anything classical, is required at entry to University. Greek and Latin may be studied in beginners' courses or in advanced courses, as appropriate. There are various modes of studying classical subjects.
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination, Honours work mainly by examination.
Greek may be combined with Classic Civilisation or with Roman Civilisation. Greek Civilisation N.B. Some changes have just been proposed to our Honours Courses. Honours with another subject. There are some twenty other subjects which may be so combined with a classical one, mostly in the Faculty of Arts but some in the Faculty of Social Sciences . Recent combinations taken by our students include Classical Civilisation and Archaeology, Greek and English Literature, Latin and Politics.