Classical Languages (JH)

Program Overview

This Classics program at Trinity College Dublin offers a comprehensive study of Ancient Greece or Rome, specializing in either Greek or Latin. Through original language literature and historical analysis, students gain a deep understanding of the classical world and develop critical thinking skills. The program prepares graduates for diverse careers, including diplomacy, business, law, and academia, with opportunities for study abroad and international exchange.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The program offers a comprehensive study of the language, literature, and thought of either Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.
• Students choose to specialize in either Greek or Latin.
• Through the reading of literature in the original language and the examination of key aspects of ancient history, students develop a thorough knowledge of the classical world and a critical approach to textual and material culture.

Teaching:

• The course is taught through a mixture of lectures, practical classes, and small-group seminars, which encourage lively discussion and the development of independent thinking.
• It is also possible to study abroad for a semester or a whole year.

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for careers in various fields, including the diplomatic service, the civil service, banking and accountancy, business, computers, journalism and broadcasting, law, librarianship, publishing, teaching, and theatre.
• Some graduates opt to pursue an academic career with postgraduate study in Ireland and abroad.

Other:

• Trinity has strong links with many Classics departments abroad, including active participation in the Erasmus exchange program.
• The Department has valuable Erasmus links with the Universities of Cyprus, Udine (Italy), Geneva, Bordeaux, and Koç (Turkey).
• Students are also able to avail of worldwide exchanges, for example, to North America and Australia.