BA (Hons.) Classical Studies

The Classical Studies undergraduate programme at the University of Kent provides an opportunity to study the civilization of ancient Greece and Rome and its legacy that has shaped our understanding of the modern world. This course gives students a thorough grounding in the vibrant field of Classical Studies by offering an exciting and varied syllabus that combines both study of classical texts in translation and a wide range of other topics such as the history and culture of Roman Britain, Athenian democracy, ancient warfare, mythology, and much more.Course Content: The curriculum offers a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of ancient Greek and Roman cultures and their continuing influence in today's world, including history, literature, archaeology, art, philosophy, and linguistics. The course enables extensive study of the interaction between the ancient and modern world, facilitating critical analyses of our understanding of the past and its influence on present. The course has a research-focus and includes detailed study of sources and materials, with a significant amount of individual study.Key Modules: The course offers core modules such as 'Introduction to Archaeology', 'Latin and Greek for Beginners', 'Imaginary Worlds: Reading and Writing Science Fiction', 'Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds', 'The Epic Tradition' and 'Roman Canterbury', among others. Optional modules offer a more personalised learning experience and include fascinating subjects like Religion in the Roman Empire, War and Warfare in Ancient Greece and Rome, Sex and Society in Greece and Rome and more.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have found employment in fields like archaeology, heritage, teaching, the civil service, local government, commerce, the media, and the legal profession reflecting the wide range of skills acquired through this course.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.