TheÊClassical and Archaeological Studies and Comparative Literature (Hons) programme fromÊUniversity of KentÊexploresÊa hugely interesting and varied range of subjectsÊÊÐ literature, mythology, drama, archaeology, art and architecture, history, languages and philosophy Ð and the way they all connect in the study of ancient civilisations, including those of Egypt, Greece, Rome and their neighbours. At Kent, you also have the opportunity to learn Latin or Ancient Greek, which are taught at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

Comparative Literature givesÊyou a broad international perspective on literary history, movements and genres. You study texts from Classical antiquity to the present day in English translation, including works by authors such as Homer, Ovid, Dante, Goethe, Dostoevsky, Balzac, Flaubert, Proust and Kafka, as well as British classics such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Joyce and Woolf.

This joint honours programmeÊequips you with a greater appreciation of our cultural heritage, and how it threads through allÊcultures today.

Careers

Studying on the Classical & Archaeological Studies and Comparative Literature programme, you gain key transferable skills such as the ability to analyse and summarise complex information, manage and organise your time, and express your opinion persuasively and with sensitivity, skills that will leave you well placed to embark on a graduate career.

Possible careers include archaeology, the heritage industry, museums, business, journalism, the civil service, computing, media, librarianship or teaching. Alternatively, you might choose to pursue further academic study.