Program Overview

Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA

Overview

The Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA is a joint honors program that explores the intersection of classical civilization and philosophy. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the classical world and its philosophical traditions.

Program Details

Qualification

• BA Jt Hons

Entry Requirements

• ABB
• 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates (IB score)
• 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element) (IELTS)

Start Date

• September 2026

UCAS Code

• QV85

Duration

• 3 years full-time

Fees

• £9,535 (UK undergraduate students)
• £23,000 per year (International students)

Course Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the classical world and its philosophical traditions. Students will explore the intersection of classical civilization and philosophy, examining the ways in which ancient Greek and Roman thinkers addressed fundamental questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, and human experience.

Modules

• Introduction to Practical Philosophy
• Introduction to Theoretical Philosophy
• Metaphysics, Science, and Language
• Philosophy of Religions
• Philosophy and the Contemporary World
• History of Philosophy: Ancient to Modern
• Gender, Justice, and Society
• Interpreting Ancient History
• Interpreting Ancient Literature
• Interpreting Ancient Art and Archaeology
• Myth in Greek and Roman Society
• Being Human A
• Being Human B
• Studying the Greek World
• Studying the Roman World
• Global Receptions of the Classical World
• Arts Engaged in Health (Engaged Arts)
• Data, Culture and Society (Engaged Arts)
• Digital Projects: Data and Text (Engaged Arts)
• Digital Projects: Sound and Vision (Engaged Arts)
• Disease and Society (Engaged Arts)
• Exploring Digital Arts (Engaged Arts)
• Exploring Sustainability (Engaged Arts)
• Sustainability Action (Engaged Arts)
• The Critical Citizen: Modes of Thinking in Contemporary Society (Engaged Arts)
• Writing and Being: Academic, Activist, Professional, Creative and Personal (Engaged Arts)

Research Areas

• Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
• Classical Civilization
• Ethics
• Epistemology
• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Science

Career Opportunities

• Academic Research
• Teaching
• Writing
• Journalism
• Law
• Politics
• Public Policy
• Non-Profit Sector

Additional Information

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the classical world and its philosophical traditions.
• Students will explore the intersection of classical civilization and philosophy, examining the ways in which ancient Greek and Roman thinkers addressed fundamental questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, and human experience.
• The program is taught by a team of experienced academics with expertise in classical civilization and philosophy.
• Students will have access to a range of resources, including the university's library and archives.
• The program is designed to provide students with a range of skills, including critical thinking, analytical skills, and communication skills.