BA (Hons) Classical Civilisation at Durham University

Explore the world of classical civilisation as you immerse yourself in the culture and society of ancient Greece and Rome. Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the ancient world? Are you fascinated by what the civilisations of the past can teach us about the present?

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Classics and Ancient History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans from a variety of perspectives. You will be introduced to some of the issues involved in translating ancient literature for our own times. You will also have a wide choice of other content to study embracing the literature, art, history, philosophy and archaeology of the Greeks and Romans. Compulsory modules include Monuments and Memory in the Age of Augustus, Introduction to the Greek World, Ancient Philosophy and the Pursuit of Wisdom, Language, Translation and Interpretation.

Career pathways

Our students acquire many skills which are readily transferable to a whole range of professions. You will learn to search for, gather, and process information, to evaluate evidence and to express yourself clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.

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