Classics BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

This course is perfect if you have a knowledge and love of either Latin or Greek and want to add that second ancient language to your repertoire, while learning more about the classical world through the study of texts in the original as well as artefacts, ideas and past-deeds. Enrol on BA Classics at Royal Holloway and you will spend at least half your time studying Latin and Greek, reading texts in the original words of the author.

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

What you will study

Core modules: Studying Classical Antiquity. Optional modules: Year 1: Beginner’s Greek, Intermediate Greek, Beginner's Latin, Intermediate Latin, Introduction to Greek Literature and others; Year 2: Intensive Greek, Intensive Latin, Homer (in Greek), Plato (in Greek), Imperial Greek Literature and others; Year 3: Further Aspects of Modern Greek Language and Culture, Homer (in Greek), Plato (in Greek), Latin Epic (in Latin), Latin Letters (in Latin) 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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