Classical Civilisation and Philosophy

University of Nottingham
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years PhilosophyClassics

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.

Classical Civilisation You'll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:

  • political and social structures

  • art and visual culture

  • religion and social life

    Take the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.

    Philosophy You'll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how these feed into contemporary interests such as social philosophy and environmental ethics.

    You'll also be able contrast philosophical traditions developed in ancient Greece and Rome with those developed in India and China.

    Different subjects - complementary themes No previous knowledge of either subject is needed. Our first year gives everyone a common standard of knowledge and skills. Later years provide options to explore widely. You can pick individual topics that grab your attention or follow a theme that complements both subjects, such as:

  • Gender - what it meant to be a man in Greece and Rome and how gender operates in today's society

  • Art - Greek and Roman painting and the philosophy of art

    Combine with other subjects You can also combine Classical Civilisation and Philosophy with other subjects with our Liberal Arts BA.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Higher AAABB
    Scottish Advanced Higher AB

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2463 Clergy
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2471 Librarians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Nottingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Philosophy, Classics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000