Explore the world of classical civilisation as you immerse yourself in the culture and society of ancient Greece and Rome.,Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the ancient world? Are you fascinated by what the civilisations of the past can teach us about the present? The BA (Hons) Classical Civilisation offers you a broad and varied exploration of the society and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, and their importance for us today. You can also tailor the course to focus on particular areas that interest you. There is no requirement to study Greek or Latin, but if you are keen to do so or if you think you might like to try it out, the course includes that option. You will explore the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans from a variety of perspectives. You will be introduced to some of the issues involved in translating ancient literature for our own times. You will also have a wide choice of other content to study embracing the literature, art, history, philosophy and archaeology of the Greeks and Romans.Course structureYear 1 modulesCore modules:Introduction to the Greek World examines ancient Greek history, society and thought. It will introduce you to the central themes, topics and terminology in the study of Archaic and Classical Greece, and equip you to use the basic intellectual resources available to assist that study.Monuments and Memory in the Age of Augustus provides you with an introduction to Roman history and culture and Latin literature, which will also serve as a basis for your further study in these areas. You will investigate a central, transitional epoch in the history of ancient Rome, from an interdisciplinary perspective.Language, Translation and Interpretation helps you engage with Greek and Latin texts, and introduces you to the cultural, anthropological and literary implications of translation. You will learn to assess the role of translations in the study of the classical past by looking at detailed comparisons between different translations of classical texts.Early Greek Philosophy introduces you to the theories and beliefs of thinkers from the Greek world, active in the late Archaic and Classical periods. You will learn what answers they gave to the Big Questions: what is the world made of? What makes us human? and more.Optional modules:In recent years, optional modules have included: Beginners Latin or GreekLives of ObjectsThe Craft of the Ancient Historian.Year 2 modulesCore modules:Traditions of Epic enables you to study representative examples of Greek and Roman epic, including its role as a device for recording and remembering lives and events, and you will explore the ways in which the genre developed, in ancient Greece and Rome and beyond.Optional modules:In recent years, optional modules have included: Interpreting Greek Tragedy TodayAncient Political Thought and ActionEmperors and DynastiesAlexandriaClassical Receptions and Contemporary CulturesDialogues with AntiquityLiving in the Classical WorldThe City of AthensAncient ScienceBeginners or Intermediate Greek and/or Latin language.Year 3 modulesCore modules:Dissertation The dissertation is a significant piece of work in which you research and analyse a topic in depth and write your findings and conclusions.Optional modules:In recent years, optional modules have included: Greeks and Persians (c. 560-336 BC)The Later Roman EmpireThe Origins of CivilisationAncient SlaveryThe History of Writing in the Ancient MediterraneanIntermediate or Advanced Greek and/or Latin language modules.Additional Pathways Students can apply to be transferred onto either the with Year Abroad or with Placement pathway. Places on these pathways are in high demand and if you are chosen your studies will extend from three years to four or four to five depending on course.