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BA Classics with Foundation

Durham University - Study Group, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA Classics with Foundation programme at Durham University - Study Group provides students with a comprehensive education in the ancient Greek and Roman languages, literatures, cultures, and histories. The foundation year is designed to help students develop their academic skills and knowledge of the subject area, before progressing to the three-year degree programme. Students will have access to a range of resources and facilities, including state-of-the-art language labs and specialist libraries. The programme is ideal for students who are passionate about classical civilisations and want to pursue a career in academia, archaeology, museum curation, or related fields.

Additional Information

The foundation year will cover topics such as introduction to classics, Greek and Latin language and literature, ancient history, and cultural studies. Students will also have the opportunity to explore other areas of interest through elective modules. The programme is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the subject area and the skills necessary for success in their future careers.

Experience the Best of Classics at Durham University - Study Group

Durham University - Study Group is one of the top universities in the UK for classics, with a long history of excellence in the subject area. The university's beautiful campus, located in the heart of Durham, provides an inspiring environment for students to learn and grow. The programme is taught by experienced academics who are experts in their field, providing students with the highest quality education. With access to a range of resources and facilities, including state-of-the-art language labs and specialist libraries, students will have everything they need to succeed.

Why You Should Study This Course

The Classics course will give you around 9 hours of contact time every week. It is slightly higher than the figure for our other Single Honours courses, reflecting the enhanced level of support required for the study of the ancient languages, which lies at the heart of this degree. The aim of the course is to help you become an independent learner and researcher in the field of Classics. In order to do this, it progresses from a greater number of contact hours, designed to promote and support your own study to a greater intensity of contact in more specialized areas as you gain independence and experience.

General Eligibility

A level offer €“ AAA.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89
IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0)_x000D_ _x000D_ TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 92 (no component under 23)

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