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Ireland

Humanities

Translation & Languages

BA Latin

4 years

€3000 pa

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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