Classical Civilisation BA (single honours)

Learn about classical Athens, republican Rome and the representations of antiquity in modern media on our wide-ranging BA Classical Civilisation. You will also have the opportunity to go on a work placement or study trip. 

If you are interested in studying the classical world, and building a range of valuable skills for your career, this degree is a strong option.  

You will gain in-depth understanding of a wide range of themes and topics, read and analyse classical texts, interpret archaeological objects, ancient images and monuments, and gain a good appreciation of ancient languages. 

The course covers the themes, methods and theories in the study of the literature and history of the ancient world, as well as in works of art from ancient Greece and Rome, looking not only at the objects themselves, but also the contexts within which they were produced and used. 

Delving into myths and mythology, you’ll learn about the uses of mythological stories, characters and motifs since antiquity right up to the present day.  

You'll also make full use of London's enviable collections of classical material, and the range of postclassical receptions around the city, with organised trips to places like the British Museum and Soane Museum. Plus, our own campus acts as a learning resource with its many neoclassical artworks and architecture there for you to explore. 

Currently, there are options to study ancient Greek and Latin languages, go on a study trip, take part in an archaeological dig, or volunteer in a museum. 

This course balances the academic study of classics and ancient history today, with personalised preparation for the 21st-century workplace; 95% of our BA Classical Civilisation students are in work or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2018 results).  

You will leave knowing how to identify, select, organise and interpret information, write analytically,think independently, and conduct your own research.