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BA Classical Studies

University of Roehampton London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You will gain in-depth understanding of a wide range of themes and topics, read and analyze classical texts, interpret archaeological objects, ancient images and monuments, and gain a good appreciation of ancient languages. The course covers the themes, methods and theories in the study of the literature and history of the ancient world, as well as in works of art from ancient Greece and Rome, looking not only at the objects themselves, but also the contexts within which they were produced and used. Delving into myths and mythology, youll learn about the uses of mythological stories, characters and motifs since antiquity right up to the present day.

General Eligibility

1. passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Level; 2. a pass in one subject at GCE Advanced Level plus (a) passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level, or (b) a Vocational A-Level Single Award, or (c) two Vocational A-Level part Awards; 3. a Vocational A-Level Double Award; or 4. a Vocational A-Level Single Award plus (a) two Vocational A-Level part Awards, or (b) passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level; or 5. a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma; or 6. a Scottish Certificate of Education with (a) passes in five subjects, including at least three at Higher grade, or (b) passes in four subjects all at Higher grade or New Higher grade; or 7. the full Diploma of the International Baccalaureate; or 8. an Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in four subjects at Grade C at the Higher level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
Compulsory module Dictatorships and Democracies: Ancient and Modern Optional modules Athens: History and Myth Rome: Epic and Empire Art and Life in the Ancient World Ancient Exploration: Europe, Asia, Africa Classical Philosophy
2 Year 2
Compulsory module Myths and Mythology Optional modules Homer and the Epic Cycle Medicine, Culture and Society from Ancient to Modern Afterlives: Ancient Gods and Heroes in the Middle Ages and Renaissance Applied Humanities: Professional Practice and Placement Digital Humanities: Concept, Code and Creativity The Secrets of the Empire: The Roman Principate Classical Antiquity in Modern Museums Work Placement Year Work Placement Year
3 Year 3
Compulsory module Dissertation Optional modules Violence and Law in Ancient Greece Cicero and Rome in the Late Republic Religion, Gender and Power in Ancient Greece Nero: The Emperor and his Legacy Bodies and Identities in Ancient Art Tragedy: Classical, Shakespearean, Cinematic Empires and Geographies of Power in the Pre-Modern Age

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component

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