About Classical Studies BA (hons) in University of Liverpool

Classical Studies allows you to study the society and culture of antiquity, including its art, religion, history, and archaeology, studying their literary and visual cultures against the backdrop of the history of the period.

You can also study Greek and/or Latin from beginners to advanced levels.

Programme in detail

In Year One a group of core modules provides you with a solid introduction to the breadth of Graeco-Roman society and culture, and helps to develop the skills you will require for later in-depth study. The remaining half of the programme is drawn from options in ancient history, classical archaeology, Greek, and Latin.
In Year Two you will study aspects of Greek and Roman literature, art, language, intellectual culture, and modern receptions of the ancient world more exhaustively.
Core modules cover broad and key topics in Greek and Roman culture and society and use a wide range of types of evidence. Optional modules allow you to analyse ancient texts in translation, or focus on epochal events and political actors in ancient history.

In Year Three, modules are centered on key figures, genres, and themes continue to develop your skills, depth, and focus. In particular, your dissertation will give you the opportunity to undertake detailed and independent research.

You will have an expert adviser who will help you define the topic and give advice on useful directions to take, but the subject matter itself will be your own choice. Throughout the degree you may complement your classical studies with modules in ancient history, and ancient language.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Successful completion of examinations at standard X and XII (Higher Secondary School Certificate) with minimum marks of approximately 70 to 85%, according to the course and exam board.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: A  minimum of IELTS band 6.0–7.0, with no component below 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: 78-88 overall with 19-Listening, Writing, Reading, 21-Speaking.
• PTE:  55-62 with minimum score of 51 in any component

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