MA Spanish and Classics
Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAA (required: a language other than English at B) IB: from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
About this course
MA (Hons) in Spanish and Classics, a Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies and Classics degree combining language acquisition with the study of ancient civilisations. The programme includes a compulsory academic year abroad spent studying or working in one or two destinations. Students can choose between a Latin, Ancient Greek or non-language pathway through Classics. The first year covers the history and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds, ancient Greek language, and Latin language. The second year explores ancient history, classical art and archaeology, and classical literature in translation. The third year consists of a full academic year abroad, which may involve study, work, or volunteering placements. The final year involves advanced study across film, literature, history, politics, language, linguistics, and media and cultural production.
Modules
- the history and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds
- or, ancient Greek language
- or, Latin language
- linguistics and language sciences
- business, economics and informatics
- politics, social policy, social anthropology and international relations
- art and architectural history
- history, classics and archaeology
- Celtic and Scottish ethnology
- philosophy, divinity and law
- ancient history
- classical art and archaeology
- classical literature in translation
- Cultural Responses to War
- Migration, Exile, Diaspora
- Crime and Detection in Literature
- Gender and Culture
- The Coming-of-Age Narrative
- Introduction to European Cinema
- Dynamics of Language and Power
- Languages Beyond University
- study in one or two destinations
- work in one or two destinations
- study in one destination and work in another
- two semesters at a single institution
- one semester at two different institutions (in different destinations)
- arrange to work or volunteer with a private company or charity
- apply to an established placement scheme, such as the British Council’s English Language Assistants programme
- Student Wellbeing Service
- Student Counselling
- Student Disability and Learning Support
- University emergency helpline (available 24 hours a day)
- film
- literature
- history
- politics
- language
- linguistics
- media and cultural production