Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Love reading and thinking for yourself? Then this innovative undergraduate degree course is for you.<br/><br/>Embrace the diversity of Greek and Roman culture as well as acquiring philosophical skills to engage critically with some of the deepest and most difficult questions human beings have ever been asked. You will have access to world-class Philosophy talent in fields as diverse as Metaphysics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Epistemology, Ethics, Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy of Mind. On the Classical side you will work with plays, poems, and speeches that have come down to us from antiquity, and study the monument, religion and mythology that make up classical civilisation.<br/><br/>Classical compulsory modules introduce you to the history and literature of Greece and Rome, before taking you to the heart of their cultures. Optional module choice is wide, focusing not just on Greece and Rome, but Egypt and Western Asia too, and you have the option to study ancient languages. Philosophy compulsory modules introduce you to quintessential philosophical problems and in the second and final years of your course, you will have the flexibility to study the subjects that most interest you.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><strong>Access to primary sources</strong> - have access to our on-campus Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum where teaching usually takes place. <br/><br/><strong>Experience history where it happened</strong> – visit all the sites, monuments and museums you have been studying for the previous years. Our unique Study Tour module is funded by the department and enables you to travel abroad with your fellow students and academics. <br/><br/><strong>Fantastic module variety</strong> –The amount of optional modules on offer will allow you to specialise more as you progress through your degree course so that you can study areas of the discipline that interest you most. Modules such as Minds, Brains and Computers: Issues in Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Reasons to Believe: Topics in Epistemology and Fantastic Beasts and How to Understand them: Topics in Philosophy of Biology<br/><br/><strong>Philosophy from all angles</strong> – We tackle philosophy from a wide range of perspectives ranging from Classical and Medieval to Continental, Eastern and Latin American. Not only do we teach it, but you can also live it as part of your year abroad with more 200 international university partners.<br/><br/><strong>A vibrant and enthusiastic community</strong> - Enjoy access to a student experience team who co-ordinates regular coffee mornings for staff and students, visiting speakers, specialist lectures, and a variety of trips. <br/><br/><strong>Top 10 for Classics and Ancient History in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>30th for Philosophy in the Guardian University Guide 2024</strong><br/><br/><strong>64th for Arts and Humanities in the QS World Subject Rankings 2024</strong>