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Programme profile
The study of Latin is concerned with the language, literature and thought of ancient Rome. Through the reading of literature in the original Latin and the examination of key aspects of ancient history you will develop a thorough knowledge of the classical world and a critical approach to textual and material culture.
Latin can only be studied as a Combined Honours, in combination with another subject
Programme content
First Year: you will be introduced to the critical study of ancient history, culture and literature. The language-based courses you take depend on whether you have studied Latin before or are taking it up as a beginner
In your Second Year, you continue the study of Latin language, literature and history
In Third and Fourth Years you will progress to an in-depth study of topics in Roman literature, history and culture.You will refine your analysis of texts in their literary and cultural context through more specialised skills and methodologies, such as textual criticism, linguistics and literary theories. Topics may include Augustan poetry, Latin historians, Satire, Desire and the body
Entry Requirements
Students must present six subjects of which two must be at grade C or above at Advanced GCE (A-Level. Others must be at least at grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. The six subjects above must include:English, Mathematics and a language other than English.
A-Level Latin or another language required, at Grade C or above
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