BA Classical Studies and English Literature

The BA Classical Studies and English Literature course offered by the University of Reading combines the exploration of the Ancient Greek and Roman worlds with the study of English Literature from past to the present day. The uniqueness of this course lies in its interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore history, culture, arts, archaeology, philosophy, and language in interesting and in-depth ways, while also developing strong analytical and interpretive skills through the study of varied literary works.Course Content: The course is a rich blend of studying classical civilization and English literature. The classical civilization component allows the students to delve deep into the literature, philosophy, history, and culture of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Meanwhile, the English Literature aspect of the course enables students to explore a wide range of written works - from early medieval literature to contemporary writing.Key Modules: The course is structured into 12 modules such as "English Literature and its Contexts 1500-1660", "Classics and the Modern World", "Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama", "Victorian literature", "Greek Tragedy", "The Roman Empire 31 BC - AD 235: Rome's Golden Age", etc. Future Careers: Graduates from this program are well-equipped for a range of careers – from journalism and publishing to teaching and advertising. The analytical and communicative skills advanced by the course are highly valued by employers.For more information on this course, visit the official course page here.