Classical Civilisation

Course summary

Classics is the study of the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. The subject allows you to understand and appreciate the modern world by exploring its antecedents. The department aims to encourage your interest in and enthusiasm for the ancient world. Combining, as it does, many aspects of different humanities fields, Classics includes elements of language, art, drama, literature, history and archaeology. Consequently, the subject develops a wealth of skills, such as linguistics, textual criticism, historical method, communication, developing arguments and lateral thinking. In short, Classics has something for all.