Classical & Archaeological Studies

Prospective Undergraduates

The programmes and module options allow you to concentrate, if you wish, on an historical, archaeological or literary approach, or to combine these differing sources of evidence through a selection of modules. You can also take modules in art and architecture, artefacts and religion, and develop your skills in ancient Latin, Greek and Hieroglyphs. Whichever approach you choose, you will find that much of your time is spent in contact with original sources for the Ancient World.

 


Single honours

  • Classical & Archaeological Studies (QV84)

In association with the School of History, we also offer a single honours programme in History & Archaeological Studies (VV14).

Joint honours

These are some of the more popular joint honours degrees. For other combinations, see the Quick Reference Guide (pdf format).

Classical & Archaeological Studies and…

  • Comparative Literature (QQ28)
  • Drama (QW84)
  • English and American Literature (QQ38)
  • Film Studies (QW86)
  • History & Philosophy of Art (VQ38)
  • Philosophy (QV85)

In collaboration with the School of Anthropology and Conservation, we also offer a joint honours programme in Archaeology and Anthropology (QL86).

Introductory Reading

A list of books chosen by staff in the Department of Classical and Archaeological Studies as key introductions to the subject.

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Stage 1

Core modules

Options

Plus some modules drawn from a wider range across the University.

 

Stage 2 & 3

Core modules

  • Classical & Archaeological Studies Dissertation (at Stage 3)

Options

You must take 180 credits within the subject across Stages 2 and 3. The modules below indicate the wide range available.

Classical Literature and Culture

  • Epic to Romance
  • Greek and Roman Comedy
  • Hellenistic Literature and Culture
  • The Literature and Cultural Identity of the Imperial Period: Being Greek, Syrian, Jewish and Egyptian under Rome
  • Love, Sex and Society in Greece and Rome
  • Myth into Tragedy
  • Storytelling in Antiquity
  • Torture and Sacrifice: the Literature of Early Christianity
  • Virgil’s Aeneid

Ancient History

  • Archaic Greece and Persia
  • City-State to World Empire
  • The Crisis of the Roman Republic
  • Early Greece and the Formation of the Classical World
  • Egypt and the Classical World
  • Graeco-Roman Egypt
  • Greek and Roman Medicine
  • The Hellenistic World: History and Material Culture
  • Hieroglyphs without Mystery: Introduction to the Study of the Languages and Scripts of Ancient Egypt
  • History of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Domitian
  • History of the Roman Empire from Trajan to Constantine
  • King and Court of Achaemenid Persia
  • The Reign of Darius I
  • The Rise and Fall of Athens
  • Roman Britain
  • The Roman Family: from Birth to Old Age
  • Rome: The Imperial Republic

Archaeology

  • Archaeological Fieldwork Methods and Techniques
  • Archaeological Project
  • Archaeology and Topography of Athens
  • Archaeology of Belief, Cult and Ritual
  • The Archaeology of Death
  • Archaeology of the Romans in the West
  • Barbarians in the West
  • Everyday Life in the Roman Empire
  • Fieldwork Practice
  • Foundations of Britain: the Archaeology of the 1st Millennium BC
  • Gods, Heroes and Mystery Cults: Religion in Ancient Greece
  • Greek Art and Architecture
  • Heads, Heroes and Horses: in Search of the Ancient Celts
  • Late Antique Archaeology: The Mediterranean from Constantine to Muhammed
  • Minoan Art and Architecture
  • The Origins of the Medieval City
  • Roman and Medieval Artefacts
  • Roman Art and Architecture

 

Year abroad

A year spent studying in Europe if you are taking a joint honours with a modern language.

 



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All modules have a weekly seminar, and most also have weekly lectures. The archaeological studies modules normally include museum and site visits. We encourage students to take part in excavations and surveys with staff and associated institutions.

Assessment at all stages varies from 100% coursework to a combination of examination and coursework.

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Offer levels

Single honours: A/AS level 320 points (3.5 A level equivalents) including AB at A level, IB 33 points (16 at higher)

Joint honours: A/AS level 300/320 points (3.5 A level equivalents) including BC/BB/AB at A level IB 31/33 points (15/16 at Higher)

Required subjects

Required subjects: None, although Classical Studies, Classical Civilisation or Archaeology A level grade B where taken.

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  • Archaeology
  • Heritage industry
  • Museums
  • Business
  • Journalism
  • Civil Service
  • Computing
  • Media
  • Librarianship
  • Teaching
  • Further academic study
  • General ‘arts degree’ employment requiring literacy and versatility
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Classical & Archaeological Studies, School of European Culture and Languages, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NF

Enquiries: +44 (0)1227 827159 or contact Classical & Archaeological Studies

Last Updated: 28/03/2012