Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.

No previous knowledge of either subject is needed - combine your enthusiasm and open mind with our quality teaching.

Classical Civilisation

You'll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:

political and social structures

art and visual culture

religion and social life

Take the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.

Philosophy

You'll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how these feed into contemporary interests such as social philosophy and environmental ethics.

You'll also be able contrast philosophical traditions developed in ancient Greece and Rome with those developed in India and China.

Different subjects - complementary themes

Our first year gives everyone a common standard of knowledge and skills. Later years provide options to explore widely. You can pick individual topics that grab your attention or follow a theme that complements both subjects. You could explore:

Gender - what it meant to be a man in Greece and Rome and how gender operates in today's society

Art - Greek and Roman painting and the philosophy of art

Why choose this course?

Past and future – an ide al degree for people interested in both how the past worked and the shape of the future

No set programme – build a degree that suits your interests

Confidence of thinking - develop the skills and confidence to argue your views

Innovative - innovative communication modules in both Philosophy and Classical Civilisation

Get experience - with opportunities for bespoke internships, work placements and volunteering scheme

Future proofing - learn to apply your skills to a wide range of professions

Creative living - unleash your creativity - live in a UNESCO City of Literature, take part in the student-run New Theatre and on-campus Lakeside Arts, experience a vibrant visual arts scene and legendary music venues

Careers overview

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.