Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.
**Classical Civilisation**
Youll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:
- political and social structures
- art and visual culture
- religion and social life
Take the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.
**Philosophy**
Youll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how ...
Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.<br/><br/>**Classical Civilisation**<br/>Youll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:<br/>- political and social structures<br/><br/><br/>- art and visual culture<br/><br/><br/>- religion and social life<br/><br/><br/>Take the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.<br/><br/>**Philosophy**<br/>Youll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how these feed into contemporary interests such as social philosophy and environmental ethics.<br/><br/>Youll also be able contrast philosophical traditions developed in ancient Greece and Rome with those developed in India and China.<br/><br/>**Different subjects - complementary themes**<br/>No previous knowledge of either subject is needed. Our first year gives everyone a common standard of knowledge and skills. Later years provide options to explore widely. You can pick individual topics that grab your attention or follow a theme that complements both subjects, such as:<br/>- Gender - what it meant to be a man in Greece and Rome and how gender operates in todays society<br/><br/><br/>- Art - Greek and Roman painting and the philosophy of art<br/><br/><br/>**Combine with other subjects**<br/>You can also combine Classical Civilisation and Philosophy with other subjects with our Liberal Arts BA.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QV85
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA and above.
D:24,M:21
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, with distinction in 24 credits at Level 3 and 21 Level 3 credits graded Merit.
30
or 655 in 3 Higher Level certificates
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD
GCSE requirements - English grade c ( numeric grade 4)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus 1 A Level grade B
A,B
including Scottish Highers ABBB.
D3,M1,M2
A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades BB
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.
A,B,B
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Considered alongside A Levels
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |