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BA Classics

University of Exeter

Institution
University of Exeter
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Classics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
Q800
Typical offer
A-level ABB

Entry requirements

A-Level: ABB IB: 32/655 BTEC: DDM

About this course

BA in Classics, a classics degree focused on the study of ancient languages, literature, and culture within the field of classics. Students explore ancient societies through core instruction in classical languages alongside optional modules covering topics such as Greek and Roman Drama, Roman Death and Commemoration, and Roman Philosophy. Year 1 provides foundational training through compulsory modules such as Classical Language and Texts Greek I (A), Classical Language and Texts Greek I (B), Classical Language and Texts Latin I (A), and Classical Language and Texts Latin I (B). Year 2 advances linguistic proficiency with compulsory modules including Classical Language and Texts: Greek II, Classical Language and Texts: Greek IV, Classical Language and Texts: Latin II, and Classical Language and Texts: Latin IV. Optional modules across the course allow students to further investigate areas such as Greek and Roman Narrative, Ancient World: Racecraft, and Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny.

Modules

  • Classical Language and Texts Greek I (A)
  • Classical Language and Texts Greek I (B)
  • Classical Language and Texts Latin I (A)
  • Classical Language and Texts Latin I (B)
  • Classical Language and Texts: Greek II
  • Classical Language and Texts: Greek III
  • Classical Language and Texts: Latin II
  • Classical Language and Texts: Latin III
  • Greek and Roman Narrative
  • Greek and Roman Drama
  • Ancient World: Racecraft
  • Roman Death and Commemoration
  • Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny
  • Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Brave New Rome of Augustus
  • Text and Context: Roman Laughter
  • Text and Context: Writing Women in Ancient Literature
  • Ancient World: Roman Philosophy
  • Classical Language and Texts: Greek II
  • Classical Language and Texts: Greek IV
  • Classical Language and Texts: Latin II
  • Classical Language and Texts: Latin IV
  • Classical Language and Texts: Greek III
  • Classical Language and Texts: Latin III
  • Greek and Roman Narrative
  • Greek and Roman Drama
  • Ancient World: Racecraft
  • Roman Death and Commemoration
  • Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny
  • Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Brave New Rome of Augustus
  • Text and Context: Roman Laughter
  • Text and Context: Writing Women in Ancient Literature
  • Ancient World: Roman Philosophy