Classical Studies (W62)

Open University
Undergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years Classics

About this course

This accessible and rewarding course explores the literature, language, art and archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. The topics that you will cover include the Homeric epics, Athenian tragedy and its reception in the modern world, Roman poetry and politics, and the archaeology of Pompeii and Roman Britain. You will also study classical Latin.

Key features of the course

  • Explores themes such as Greek drama and Roman archaeology through primary sources and scholarly criticism

  • Offers valuable perspectives on the origins and development of ancient Greek and Roman societies, and their cultural legacy

  • Equips you with skills in reading and analysing Latin

  • Builds a solid foundation for further study
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2115 Social and humanities scientists
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    2-4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Classics