Classical Civilisation (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

You may have come to love ancient Greece and Rome through myths and legends, books, films or museums. 

Now discover more, examining the political and social structures, art and visual culture, thought, religion and social life. 

During the Classical Civilisation (Hons) programme from University of Nottingham you will learn in depth about the cultural interactions of the period through the magnificent visual and material remains.

You do not need any academic experience of classical civilisations. 

The core modules provide an introduction to the history and culture of the ancient Mediterranean, as well as its afterlife in later culture, politics, and thought. As you progress through the course you will encounter further topics and methods, each developing different skills in analysing ancient literature, history, or material culture.

Careers

A degree in classical civilisation gives you a wide range of transferable skills, including:

• effective communication, both written and oral

• planning a research project

• constructing a logical argument

• thinking and study independently

• the ability to synthesise and evaluate information and opinions

If you chose to study Greek and Latin, you will also have the analytical skills to understand the grammar of foreign languages, and experience of translating between cultures.