Which Course?

Oxford has a wide range of classical degree courses, which will appeal to all those interested in studying the ancient world, whatever prior experience has been available. All of our classical degrees offer a wide range of options that will allow you to devise a course to suit your particular interests and strengths.

How do I decide which course is best for me?

The language factor

Some courses (Classics, Literae Humaniores I and II; Classics and Modern Languages; Classics and English; Classics with Oriental Studies) approach the classical world primarily through a study of original Latin and Greek texts. All of these can be taken both by those who have already studied classical languages at school and by those who have not yet had the opportunity to learn Latin or Greek. Some courses do not have a compulsory linguistic element, but approach the ancient world from different perspectives: Ancient and Modern History, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History.

Course length

Some of the courses vary in length (Classics and Modern Languages, Classics and English, Classics with Oriental Studies), depending on the level of language with which you arrive in Oxford and the emphasis which you wish to give to the classical side of your degree.

Programme Specifications:

• Literae Humaniores I  (81k)
• Literae Humaniores II  (81k)
• Ancient and Modern History  (78k)
• Classical Archaeology and Ancient History  (72k)
• Classical and Modern Languages  (104k)
• Classics and Oriental Studies  (57k)

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