Classical Studies and Drama BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Taught by a variety of internationally recognised experts, the course combines study of the ancient world with the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of and skills in drama. If you are captivated by classical literature and philosophy and are keen to understand more about ancient history and classical archaeology, Classical Studies is ideal.

Department: Classics  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Performance Making, Storytelling & Dramaturgy. Optional modules: Year 1: Beginner’s Greek, Intermediate Greek, Greek Language and Reading, Beginner's Latin, Intermediate Latin and others; Year 2: Intensive Greek, Aspects of Modern Greek Language and Culture, Hellenistic Epic: Apollonius of Rhodes, Imperial Greek Poetry: Epic & Epigram, Homer (in Greek) and others; Year 3: Further Aspects of Modern Greek Language and Culture, Cinema and Classics, Roman Oratory, Ancient Literary Criticism, Roman Drama (In Translation) and others.

Career pathways

Our degree courses not only promote academic achievement but also the means to hone the life-skills necessary to excel, post-graduation. Studying Classics involves analysing the cultural, social and political context of the ancient world.

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