Greek & Roman Civilisation

Course Outline

The Higher Diploma in Arts Greek and Roman Civilisation is ideal for you if you already have a degree and you wish to study Greek and Roman Civilisation intensively.



The course will introduce you to the cultures of the Greeks and Romans, and you will learn how these cultures oversaw the birth and development of the western world, including Christianity.



The study of Greek and Roman literary, philosophical and artistic heritage has hugely influenced Western culture, making this course a really important adjunct to the study of all the European literatures, English, history, philosophy, and the history of art.



You will take 60 credits worth of modules from a broad range of topics taken by undergraduate students in Greek and Roman Civilisation.



These may include modules in ancient Greek or Latin appropriate to your existing level of knowledge, if you so wish

The range of available modules may vary a little from year to year, but normally has a strong emphasis on Greek and Roman history.



Modules will include such topics as:

Alexander the Great

The Julio-Claudian Dynasty

The Roman Army

The Late Roman Empire

The Rise of Christianity.

It is intended for those who already have a 3 or 4 year primary degree, preferably in the area of Arts or the Sciences, and who wish to study the subject Greek and Roman Civilisation intensively over one academic year. The Higher Diploma in Arts is a conversion programme and applicants would not normally have studied the relevant subject to Honours Degree level previously.

Closing Date

Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.

The modules are usually tested by end-of-year examination. Approximately half of the modules also include an essay requirement of 1,500 words, excluding notes.

60

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

Start Date: 9 September 2024

Skills and Careers Information

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare you for postgraduate study in Greek and Roman Civilisation, so that you will be able to teach this subject at a variety of levels. Alternatively, the course may suit you if you are interested in pursuing a career in the tourism and heritage sectors.