Classics/Mathematics MA (Hons)

Classics involves the study of the literature, history, art and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Study of Latin and/or Greek language is possible at any level. Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject which incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?</strong> <br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme. If you progress to Honours you will have the opportunity to spend up to three weeks (usually during the summer vacation after year 3) visiting archaeological sites and museums in Italy, Greece or another part of the ancient world. Financial support for this visit is available to all Single Honours students. <br/><br/>You may also spend year 3 studying at universities in Europe (for example, in Athens or Rome), Australia, New Zealand or North America Our programme allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses in Honours years. Our ambassador scheme gives students the chance to spend time in schools, experiencing teaching at first hand and developing vital workplace skills. <br/><br/><strong>Career Prospects?</strong> <br/><br/>As a Classics graduate you will be able to enter many different careers, from the heritage/cultural sector and teaching to consultancy and financial services. Classics graduates also follow careers in fields such as publishing, law or accountancy; many decide to stay in academia and pursue postgraduate degrees. <br/><br/>Our recent graduates have been employed as: <br/><br/>experts in museums and galleries <br/><br/>librarians or archivists <br/><br/>teachers <br/><br/>civil servants <br/><br/>in IT/software development. Many of our graduates go on to careers in the financial services sector or computing, or undertake <br/><br/>postgraduate study. Others are employed in industry, using the modelling and problem-solving skills gained on the programme. Our recent graduates have been employed by <br/><br/>PwC <br/><br/>Grant Thornton <br/><br/>Alexander Sloan <br/><br/>Cigna <br/><br/>Deloitte <br/><br/>Royal Bank of Scotland <br/><br/>Credit Suisse.