Classical Studies BA (Hons)
University of Winchester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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- Get out of the library on organised field trips to Fishbourne Roman Palace and the British Museum, and placements in art galleries and museums- Work with experts in the fields of Roman and Greek history, Classical literature and drama, and Roman and Greek art and archaeology- Cover a range of exciting topics from the Minoans and the Bronze Age to Murder in the Classical City, and from Roman Sport and Leisure through to the - Classical inheritance of the early medieval world and beyond- Hone ...Read more

- Get out of the library on organised field trips to Fishbourne Roman Palace and the British Museum, and placements in art galleries and museums- Work with experts in the fields of Roman and Greek history, Classical literature and drama, and Roman and Greek art and archaeology- Cover a range of exciting topics from the Minoans and the Bronze Age to Murder in the Classical City, and from Roman Sport and Leisure through to the - Classical inheritance of the early medieval world and beyond- Hone your ability to understand and work in multicultural environments — highly valued by employersThe ancient Greek and Roman worlds have given us an extraordinarily rich heritage of culture, literature, politics, philosophy, art, architecture and archaeology as well as paving the way for democracy, modern day sewers, underfloor heating and the calendar. Our BA in Classical Studies takes an innovative, multidisciplinary dive into this fascinating cultural and intellectual history. You gain a critical yet empathetic appreciation of different worldviews on a course that blends study of history, literature, drama, philosophy, archaeology, art and architecture. Knowledge of Classical languages is not required, but opportunities to learn and develop your language skills may be on offer.The course contextualises and enriches the study of these disciplines through, theoretical, research and vocational elements. You explore the world of the Greeks and the Romans in both historical and contemporary contexts and so come to a new understanding of the world around us.Our programme considers the reception of the Classical world from the medieval through to the modern world. You interact with the Classical world through field trips to Fishbourne Roman Palace and the British Museum, through modules in Neo-Classicism and through volunteer placement opportunities in the heritage sector.Study begins by establishing a framework of Classical history, both chronologically and geographically. You are introduced to Classical archaeology, art and architecture (for example, temples, sculpture and inscriptions); Classical drama (comedy and tragedy), and literature (epics and lyrics).Next, in Year 2, you explore the nature of history as a discipline and its changing assumptions, methods and definitions. You choose from a range of modules covering civilisation, archaeology and history including the high point of Athenian democracy and the Classical Greek world, death and ritual in the ancient world and the world of Alexander the Great. In Year 2, you may also undertake a volunteer placement in a museum or art gallery, go on a week-long field trip to sites relevant to the Classical world, or take part in our Study Abroad exchange with a university in America or Bulgaria.In the final year, you hone your research methods, write a dissertation and undertake more specialised modules that focus on the Pax Romana, the archaeology of Roman Italy, Minoan art and architecture, or Greek and Roman comedy.After three years you’ll have a grounding in the political, cultural, and economic basics of the Greek and Roman worlds that lends itself to understanding how we continue to interact with the Classical world in our modern society. The skills you cultivate on your modules – time management, critical reading and writing skills, independent thinking and public speaking – transfer readily to today’s workplace.As such, our graduates are valued in a wide variety of occupations including business, law and accountancy, the civil service, local government and social services. Others teach or write for television, film and radio.Some of our graduates go on to postgraduate work, and often study MA degrees in related subjects, such as classical archaeology, ancient history and Latin languages an

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84/101
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24th
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103rd
Archaeology
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100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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85%
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Archaeology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Archaeology graduate salary
£19,000
History
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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90%
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History graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK History graduate salary
£19,000
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104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
53%
Psychology
40%
English Literature
24%
Sociology
15%
Classical Studies
13%
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Archaeology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
51%
Classical Studies
43%
English Literature
25%
Archaeology
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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£9,250 per year

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University of Winchester
University of Winchester , Hampshire

The University of Winchester is a renowned educational institution with a 180-year history of academic excellence....

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Sparkford Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 4NR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Winchester  0.4 miles away

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