College offer students the chance to explore multiple aspects of ancient Greek and Roman archaeology, history and culture, from the archaic period through the classical era to late antiquity, including Greek and Latin literature and the archaeology and material culture of the ancient Mediterranean. Students will learn in a culture of active research, with teaching and supervision from world-leading academics working at the cutting edge in their fields.
The course starts with a broadly chronological introduction to the classical world, from the archaic Mediterranean to the early Christian Roman Empire. Students will explore politics and culture, religion, sex and sexuality, the writing of history, and the reception of classical culture in the modern world, particularly the meanings that have been attached to the classical past, which is a particular research strength in the Department of History, Classics and Archaeology.
Students will also have the opportunity to study Greek or Latin from beginners to advanced level, while a wide range of option modules allow students to explore and expand their interests more fully. Students will receive training in research methods and techniques, which will give the confidence and skills to research and write a dissertation on a subject of particular interest to students, with guidance and supervision from one of college academic experts.
