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Classics degrees in Ireland

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Classical Civilisation BA (Hons)

Trinity College Dublin Ireland

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Study a Classics degree in Ireland in 2025

If you are fascinated by ancient history and how it has contributed to today's society, discover ancient Greek and Latin literature and culture through studying a degree in Classics. You will study the ancient Greek and Latin languages, and learn about the political and intellectual history of these two great cultures.

Graduates of Classics degrees will have developed strong transferable skills such as a mastery of linguistics and depth of knowledge of literature, and strong communication skills. Career paths can include museum curation, academia and higher education, civil services and local government, journalism and heritage work.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the option to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Ancient history
  • Archaeology
  • Greek language
  • Latin language
  • The Roman empire

Study in Ireland

With a reputation for being one of the worlds friendliest countries, Ireland would be a great choice for an international student. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in Ireland, who are welcoming more and more international students into their communities each year. Several of the universities in Ireland are ranked in the QS World University rankings, which displays the country's ability to offer a top quality university education to students from all over the world.

See our detailed guide to studying in Ireland for international students.

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