Classics and Philosophy BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

By combining Classics and Philosophy in equal parts you'll have the opportunity to study ancient Greek and Latin alongside ancient and modern philosophy. With roots of philosophical theory anchored in the ancient world, Philosophy and Classics make an excellent combination of subjects.

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

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Introduction to Modern Philosophy, Problems of Knowledge, Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, Philosophical Methods. Optional modules: Year 1: Beginner’s Greek, Intermediate Greek, Greek Language and Reading, Beginner's Latin, Intermediate Latin and others; Year 2: Intermediate Greek, Intensive Greek, Aspects of Modern Greek Language and Culture, Intermediate Latin, Intensive Latin and others; Year 3: Greek Language and Reading, Latin Language and Reading, Hellenistic Epic: Apollonius of Rhodes, Imperial Greek Poetry: Epic & Epigram, Homer (in Greek) 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 a Classical subject requires research, assessment, reasoning, organization and self-management often on your own or as part of a team.

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