Classical Studies BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Step into the world of ancient Greece and Rome with our BA Classical Studies. Discover their language, literature, politics, art and philosophy, and their lasting impact on our culture today. How did ancient societies communicate, govern themselves and express their beliefs? This course invites you to search for answers through literature, language and archaeological evidence.

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

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Studying Classical Antiquity; Year 3: Extended Essay (Dissertation). Optional modules: Year 1: Beginner’s Greek, Intermediate Greek, Beginner's Latin, Intermediate Latin, Introduction to Greek Literature and others; Year 2: Aspects of Modern Greek Language and Culture, Intensive Latin, Homer (in Greek), Latin Epic (in Latin), Homer (In Translation) and others; Year 3: Further Aspects of Modern Greek Language and Culture, Augustus, Alexander the Great, Understanding Pompeii and Herculaneum, City of Athens 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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