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BA (Hons) Classical Studies

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You gain key transferable skills such as the ability to analyse and summarise complex information, to manage and organise your time, and to express your opinion persuasively and with sensitivity, skills that will leave you well placed to embark on a graduate career.

Possible careers include archaeology, the heritage industry, museums, business, journalism, Civil Service, computing, media, librarianship or teaching; you might also want to pursue further academic study.

General Eligibility

Five passes at GCSE grade C (or grade 4) or above, including English Language or Use of English (IGCSE English as a Second Language, grade B or grade 6), and at least two subjects at A level

OR

Three passes at GCE A level and a pass at grade C (or grade 4) or above in GCSE English Language or Use of English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Introduction to Archaeology

Classical Archaeology: Great Sites, Key Issues

Introduction to Greek Civilisation

Introduction to Roman Civilisation

2 Year 2

Modern Uses of Classical Mythology

History of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Trajan

Britain before Caesars: The Archaeology of the Iron Age

Love and Sex in Roman Society

Everyday Life in the Roman Empire

Museum Studies (with internship)

Ancient Philosophy

Athenian Power Plays

The Rise of the Roman Republic c.350-100 BC

Intermediate Greek 1

Intermediate Greek 2

Intermediate Latin 1

Intermediate Latin 2

Virgil's 'Aeneid

The Rise and Fall of Athens

Homeric Epic

Egypt and the Classical World

3 Year 3

Modern Uses of Classical Mythology

History of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Trajan

Dissertation

Capstone Project

The Crisis of the Late Republic c.100-27 BC

UNESCO World Heritage sites, finding a future for our past

Professional Archaeology: Techniques and Methods

Constantinople and the late Antique City

Britain before Caesars: The Archaeology of the Iron Age

Love and Sex in Roman Society

Everyday Life in the Roman Empire

Museum Studies (with internship)

Ancient Philosophy

Athenian Power Plays

Classical Studies and Ancient History in the Classroom

The Rise of the Roman Republic c.350-100 BC

Advanced Topics in Classical Studies

Advanced Greek Prose

Intermediate Greek 1

Intermediate Greek 2

Advanced Latin Prose

Advanced Latin Verse

Intermediate Latin 1

Intermediate Latin 2

Virgil's 'Aeneid'

The Rise and Fall of Athens

Homeric Epic

Early Greece and the Formation of the Classical World

History of the Roman Empire from Trajan to Constantine

Egypt and the Classical World

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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