BA Hons Classics in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham

Deepen your passion and knowledge of antiquity like never before. Classics is a language-focused program where you'll explore Greek and Roman civilizations through original texts. Engage directly with ancient oratory, theater, poetry, and satire in their native Greek or Latin, discovering how language and culture intertwine.Experiencing classical works in their original languages offers unparalleled insight into Greco-Roman traditions. Start learning either language from the beginning or advance your current skills.Mastering Latin and ancient Greek enhances your understanding of translated texts. Pair language studies with courses on Mediterranean history, art, and civilization while developing valuable analytical and literacy skills prized by employers.Beginner's path – If undecided between Latin and Greek but drawn to Roman history or literature, begin with Latin. For those more interested in Greek civilization, start with Greek.Complete beginners receive intensive first-year language training, achieving proficiency by year three, then starting the second language in year two.For students with A-level Latin/Greek – You'll study both languages from the first year.Regardless of starting point, you'll apply language skills to analyze ancient art, literature, history, and mythology. These classical tongues remain relevant today, as demonstrated by Nottingham's Latin Now project examining Latin's role in contemporary European diversity.Career advantagesA classics degree develops versatile skills including:Data evaluation and interpretationProblem-solving with theoretical frameworksCritical thinking and argumentationFieldwork and laboratory experienceSpatial data interpretationNumerical, statistical, and IT proficiencyCollaboration abilitiesMultilingual communicationCultural awareness