This course welcomes the curious. If you are fascinated by ancient civilisations and how they helped shape the modern world, this is the choice for you.
We will combine studying the literature, history, art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome with English language, literature and drama from Old English to the present day. You’ll explore different aspects of ancient society, choosing modules ranging from the Aeneid to ancient novels, religion, violence, comedy, animals and citizenship, as well as Classics on film or on the modern stage. You can also choose to study ancient Greek or Latin at any level as part of this course.
In English, you’ll choose modules from applied linguistics, drama, and literature from 1500 to today, exploring the beginnings of modern literature including novels, poetry and plays.
Course Details - Modules
In year one Classics you'll study two core modules, introducing the history and culture of Greece and Rome, and modules on ancient literature, history, or art and archaeology. In English you'll choose three core modules from English language and applied linguistics; English literature 1500 to the present; Medieval languages and literatures, and Drama and performance .
In year two Classics you'll study two core essay modules, and choose more from a range of options exploring ancient literature and culture, art and history, with case studies on the ancient world and its interpretation. In English, you'll choose three optional modules from at least two areas of English.
In year three you may write a dissertation in either English or Classics, or find a uniting topic. Classics also offer a Special Subject which involves in-depth study in seminars on a staff-member’s topic of special expertise. In English you'll choose three optional modules, from at least two areas of study.
In each year you can start or continue with Latin or Ancient Greek.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Humanities and in the School of English, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award. You can also spend time overseas through the University of Nottingham Study Abroad programme.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
QQ38
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including grade A in one of English Language, English Literature.
Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
including English with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including English.
45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 Level 3 credits must be at distinction. 15 Level 3 credits must be from English modules, and 9 of these English credits must be at distinction.
including English with grade A and Scottish Highers AABBB including English with grade A.
Applications assessed on an individual basis, please contact the University.
with a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level.
Applications assessed on an individual basis, please contact the University.
Applications assessed on an individual basis, please contact the University.
plus grades AB at A level including grade A in English.
including Literature in English as principal subject at D3.
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including 80% in English,
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4)
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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