| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | find out | find out | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
This course teaches Latin to those with no previous experience of the language until the point where they can read texts in classical Latin with the assistance of a dictionary.
Course Details
Year 1
All students do the same introductory module,Beginners' Latin. During the year you will work your way systematically through the basic grammar book and associated reader.
Year 2
Two modules are currently available. During the course of one module you will complete the study of the grammar book used in Year 1. In the other you will read selected passages from the work of the famous Roman politician and general Julius Caesar.
Year 3
Two modules are currently available. In one of these modules you will read selected passages from the famous Roman historian Tacitus. In the other you will read a selection of prose texts of different writing styles.
See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for further information on the modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK101, CK108
Course Title: Arts
Subject Title: Latin
College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Qualifications: BA (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK101
Entry Points: CK101: 350 in 2015. CK108: 475 in 2015
Course Practicalities
The course is intensive, because the classes are relatively small, both in Year 1 (about 30 students in a class), and especially in Years 2 and 3 (2-8 students in a class). Regular attendance is expected and necessary if you wish to perform satisfactorily in the end-of-year examinations.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including in-class tests, essays etc.
Application Procedure
Refer to CK101and CK108. Students choose Arts subjects when registering for first year.
Further Contact Information
Olive O'Flaherty
Senior Executive Assistant Study of Religions
Tel: (021) 490 2359
Email:o.oflaherty@ucc.ie
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK101
Entry Points: CK101: 350 in 2015. CK108: 475 in 2015
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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