Course Overview
The major part of the programme in Classical Studies, will offer students the opportunity to explore their interest in the cultures, literatures and languages of the ancient world, then this is the programme for you. A degree in Classical Studies gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of modules from mythology to religion and all genres of ancient literature, such as epic, tragedy, comedy and satire. Modules exploring the influence of the ancient world on modern popular culture, such as film and literature, are also available. Study of ancient language is an option but not compulsory. In the first year, modules can be taken on a wide range of periods and themes; in the second and third years, the School offers specialised modules on all aspects of Greco-Roman literature and culture so that you can gain in-depth knowledge in areas of particular interest to you.
Knowledge of Latin not only gives you direct access to some of the greatest works of Latin literature, such as Virgil's Aeneid, thus giving you a unique foundation for studying modern languages, for example French, Italian and Spanish. With first-hand knowledge of Latin, you can also explore all aspects of the Roman world and its heritage in the medieval and modern periods. At Trinity Saint David you can study Latin starting at any level, including beginners, and continue it throughout your degree.
Key Features
A degree in Classical Studies with Latin gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of modules from mythology to religion and all genres of ancient literature, such as epic, tragedy, comedy and satire. Modules exploring the influence of the ancient world on modern popular culture, such as film and literature, are also available. Study of ancient language is an option but not compulsory.
In the first year, modules can be taken on a wide range of periods and themes; in the second and third years, the School offers specialised modules on all aspects of Greco-Roman literature and culture so that you can gain in-depth knowledge in areas of particular interest to you.
Options are also available to study selected modules in the wider Faculty of Humanities, for example in Theology, Chinese History, English and Philosophy.
All students have the opportunity to pursue their own interests and conduct their own research in the second-year independent project and the third-year dissertation.
The School is proud of the wide range of assessment methods used on the course, such as essays, gobbets, slide presentations, examinations and bibliographic exercises, so that the assessment reflects the student's performance as a whole.
There is a strong sense of community amongst our students and staff, where you will always be part of the vibrant Classics family.
The classes are always friendly and never intimidating, allowing staff to get to know you on a first name basis. The school supports very active student-led Classics and Ancient Civilisations societies, which have organised movie nights and theatre trips and put on plays themselves.
Key Features
- Explore all aspects of ancient literatures and cultures
- Specialise in mythology and/or literature
- Begin or continue the study of Latin or ancient Greek
- Expert tuition in a friendly and supportive environment
- Local and international field trips, as well as study abroad opportunities with our partners at Bologna (Italy), Tarragona (Spain) and Hobart and William Smith (USA)
Modules
- Life and Culture in Classical Antiquity
- Reading Antiquity: A Survey of Ancient Literature
- Augustan Lovers
- The Legends of Alexander the Great
- Staging Antiquity: Drama in the Ancient World
- The Muses' Playground: Epic in Antiquity
- Magic in Antiquity
Course Tutor(s)
- Dr Errietta Bissa
- Dr Matthew Cobb
- Dr Kyle Erickson
- Dr Ralph H
