BA with Honours - Classical Studies in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Gain profound insights into the classical civilizations that form the foundation of contemporary society—shaping our governance, legal frameworks, philosophical ideas, and the narratives found in literature, theater, and cinema. Apply historical perspectives to illuminate current issues. Explore specialized research areas like classical inspirations in modern cinema, the evolution of sexual norms, and democratic systems across eras. Examine parallels between Greco-Roman legends and indigenous Māori or Pacific Island mythologies. Select your focus from diverse fields such as language studies, textual analysis, visual arts, material culture, governance philosophy, historical source evaluation, gender research, cultural interpretation, social sciences, ancient inscriptions, and cinematic analysis. Classical Studies offers exploration of antiquity without requiring fluency in Latin or Greek. Strengthen your critical thinking and communication abilities through the disciplined examination, interpretation, and discussion of sophisticated concepts inherent in advanced classical scholarship.