Classics, Classical Studies and Ancient History at Bristol Studying Classics, Classical Studies and Ancient History at Bristol Classics and Ancient History

Why study Classics and Ancient History here? Department ranks among the best in Britain Department enjoys an international reputation for its excellence in research Our cutting-edge research is reflected in our teaching Flexibility offered by our optional units and open units Small cohorts and small classes Fantastic city in which to live and study

Some of our research and teaching specialisms: The reception of the ancient world in the modern world Myth and the reception of myth Greek tragedy and the modern theatre Ancient history and historiography New methods for studying the Classics Comparative and multidisciplinary study

Classics courses at Bristol: Ancient History: training in historical research & interpretation, knowledge of main historical periods. Classics: training in ancient languages; knowledge of literature and ideas of antiquity. Classical Studies: training in literary and visual interpretation, knowledge of ancient culture and its reception. English and Classical Studies: training in English literature of all periods, and the literature and culture of the ancient world (and the links between the two).

Ancient History BA Ancient History + Optional units on ancient language, literature, philosophy, art and political, social or cultural history BA Ancient History Year 1-2 core units: Introduction to Ancient History Literary Sources for Ancient History Approaches to Ancient History Non-literary Sources for Ancient History Classical Greece Hellenistic World Rome, Republic to Principate Late Antiquity Year 3: choice of special subjects + dissertation

Ancient History BA Classics Recent examples of authors studied: Homer, Sappho, Aeschylus, Euripides, Aristophanes, Plato, Aristotle, Livy, Catullus, Virgil, Ovid, Tacitus, Sallust, Lucan BA Classics Years 1-2: Latin and Greek languages are taught at various levels – from absolute beginner to advanced. You also choose optional units on literature, philosophy, art and history. Year 3: choice of special subjects + dissertation

BA Classical Studies Year 1-2 core units: Studying Written Texts Using Visual Culture The Legacy of Classical Literature Approaches to Myth Art in the Ancient World Epic History of Thought Greek and Roman Drama + Optional units on ancient language, literature, philosophy, art and cultural history. Year 3: choice of special subjects + dissertation

BA English and Classical Studies Our Joint Honours English and Classical Studies degree combines investigation of the ancient Greco-Roman world with study of major works from all periods of English literature, many of which reflect or reanimate ancient texts and topics. You can also choose to study Latin and/or Ancient Greek. Some First / Second Year Optional Units Viewing the City of Rome Film in the Ancient World Pagan Religions of the Roman Empire The Ancient City and Modern Politics Greek language Latin language

Third year special subjects Some recent examples: Pompeii The Minoans Athens and its Acropolis Cinematic Antiquity Receptions of Greek Tragedy Women and the Family in Greek Tragedy The Trojan War in Ancient Literature Roman Emperors: A Survival Guide Configurations of Gender and Sexuality Time, Temporality and Texts

A typical timetable Three units per semester (or two units plus the dissertation in the final year). Option to take a unit from a different subject. Each unit involves 2-4 contact hours per week. This could consist of lectures, seminars or language classes. Third year units are all small group seminars and are research-led. Most units assessed by a combination of coursework and exams.

Study Abroad You may apply to spend one semester abroad in your second year. We partner with a range of approved institutions around the world. For Classical degrees, international partners include universities in the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe.

Examples of 2015 & 2016 leaver destinations Law conversion course Investment banking Investment management consultancy Auditing training Accountancy training Masters degrees (in Classics and other subjects) Classics teaching

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