Classical Studies (W62) DipHE is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 2-4 years.
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
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ