Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Classical Studies is a 1st cycle program that aims to provide students with a general education in the three major areas of the program: Greek and Latin languages, literature, and cultures. The program is designed for students who are new to higher education in this area and seeks to compensate for the lack of prior preparation.

General Objectives of the Course

The program aims to provide students with a broad education in both Greek and Latin, allowing them to focus on specific areas in subsequent study cycles. Students should have a satisfactory understanding of the classical languages, including the ability to read original texts, evaluate literary and cultural content, and understand the roots of modern western culture.

Admission Requirements

• National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES)
• Entry exam: 18 Portuguese or one of the following subjects: 06 Philosophy, 12 History of Culture and Arts, 11 History, 14 Latin, 15 Portuguese Literature, 17 Applied Mathematics Social Sciences
• Application score: 95 points (0-200 scale)
• Entry exams: 95 points (0-200 scale)
• Calculation Formula: Secondary school average: 50%, Entry exams: 50%
• Other forms of access: Change of Institution / Course Pair Schemes, Special Access Call for over 23-years-olds, Special Access Call for Holders of Other Higher Education Courses, Special Call for International Students

Professional Goals

The program prepares students for careers such as:

• Teacher
• Researcher
• Translator
• Proofreader
• Coordinating/Publication of texts Editor
• Senior Technician in Public Administration
• Senior Official Public Administration
• Public Relations Professional This program also prepares students for careers that require reasoning, discussion, analysis of ideas, concepts, and complex problems.

Mode of Study

The program is taught face-to-face.

Teaching / Evaluation Language

The teaching and evaluation language is Portuguese.

Examination Regulations, Assessment, and Grading

Assessment is a pedagogical activity that aims to establish students' competencies and knowledge. Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently registered for. Assessment items include:

• Oral or written exams
• Written or practical work
• Individual and group projects that may require an oral defense
• Class participation Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20, and a grade of 10 is required to pass.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Students who complete this program should have:

• A satisfactory understanding of the classical languages
• The ability to read original texts
• The ability to evaluate literary and cultural content
• An understanding of the roots of modern western culture
• A multiple and diachronic understanding of literature and culture

Course Coordinator

The course coordinator is Maria Margarida Lopes de Miranda.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the Decree-Law no 74/2006, 24th March, in its current wording; Ordinance nº 782/2009, 23rd July.

Graduation Requirements

Students must achieve a passing grade in a set of curricular units that amount to a total of 180 ECTS.

Access to Further Studies

The program provides access to the second cycle of studies (Master's degree).

Study Programme

The program offers two paths:

• Classical Studies
• Classical Studies With Minor

Academic Year

The program is offered in the academic year.

Course Type

The program is a 1st Cycle Studies.

DGES Code

The DGES code is 9133.

Qualification Awarded

The qualification awarded is a Bachelor's Degree.

Duration

The program duration is 6 semesters.

ECTS Credits

The program has 180.0 ECTS credits.

Accreditations

The program is accredited by the Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior, with the registration number R/A-Cr 25/2015.