Classics
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study the Greeks and Romans and the languages in which they thought and wrote, whether you are a beginner or already studying Greek or Latin. In the language modules, your language skills and literary awareness will be developed through a wide range of texts (in poetry and prose) from the Graeco-Roman world. The degree allows you to study the society and culture of antiquity, including its literature, art, history and archaeology.
If you have no previous experience of either Greek or Latin, the introductory level modules are designed to move you towards reading texts in their original languages as swiftly as possible. The more advanced modules allow for in-depth study of a wide variety of authors. You will have the advantage of expert tuition, often in very small groups, and the opportunity to develop specialist interests.
Classics students also acquire the critical skills necessary for the interpretation of written evidence, to understand methodological issues and contemporary theories relevant to the study of ancient languages and societies.
Key highlights
- Learn Ancient Greek and Latin from beginner or advanced level
- Introductory modules move beginners quickly to reading original texts
- Read a wide range of Graeco-Roman poetry and prose
- Study ancient literature, art, history and archaeology
- Expert tuition, often in very small groups
- Develop critical skills for interpreting ancient written evidence
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — with EPQ
- A-level: BBC — to include with B in the EPQ; with EPQ
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — overall with no score less t
- Irish Leaving Certificate — H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBB — Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher: BBB in Advanced Highers, combinations of Advanced Highers and Scottish Highers are welcome Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced: B in the Welsh B…
- A-level: BB — …welcome Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced: B in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level.
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits with 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
Scholarships
Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships
Value: £2,000
Up to £2,000Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship
Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates
If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.
Up to £7,500Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.
University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships
The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.
Up to £10,000University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school Classics teacher
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Heritage officer
- Editorial assistant
- Civil servant
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £27,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £13,500
Admission
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