Classical Studies (Q85)

The worlds of ancient Greece and Rome were extraordinarily rich and diverse. This accessible and rewarding course explores the literature, language, history, societies, cultures, art, archaeology, and global reception of the ancient world. It focuses on key sites and periods, including Pompeii, Roman Britain, Classical Athens, Delphi, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. Studying the ancient world will change and nuance the way you think about the modern world as you develop new perspectives from ancient cultures and societies so different from, and yet in some ways similar to, your own.

Key features of the course

Covers the key concepts, theories, methods and debates in classical studies

Explores themes such as Greek myth and Roman imperialism through a broad range of ancient sources as well as modern interpretations

Provides valuable perspectives on the origins and development of ancient Greek and Roman societies, and their afterlife in the modern world

Relevant to careers in teaching, museums and libraries, business, the creative industries and many other sectors