Admissions

Classics at Warwick - Outline of courses

The Classics Department encourages its students to explore Greek and Roman civilization in a wide cultural context. The basic approach is wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, covering ancient languages, literature, philosophy, history, material culture, and contemporary theoretical approaches. Many modules are team taught by more than one member of the lecturing staff, so that students benefit from different approaches and ways of analysing evidence. In addition to gaining insights into the ancient world, our students develop transferable skills, such as powers of argument and analysis, and communication skills. We encourage our students to travel abroad to the Mediterranean, exploring the ancient world for themselves or participating in organized summer schools. Students taking modules in Art and Architecture of Asia Minor, and Domestic Space in the Roman World usually have the chance to particpate in a study tour with members of staff; the first-year core modules and the optional Roman Britain module include local day-trips to museums and/or sites. Students opting for Principles and Methods of Classical Archaeology take part in a week-long dig on a local site, and visit local museums.

Classics: Q800 BA/CI - online prospectus
Designed to set the study of ancient literature in the original languages within a wider understanding of the culture and society of the classical world. Requires Latin or Ancient Greek at A level. Typical offer: A level AAB + AS level C
Classical Civilisation: Q820 BA/CIC - online prospectus
The cultures and histories of Greco-Roman antiquity. No essential subjects required. Typical offer: A level AAB + AS level C
Ancient History & Classical Archaeology: VV14 BA/AHCA - online prospectus
Approaches to Greco-Roman history and material culture. No essential subjects required. Typical offer: A level AAB + A level C
English & Latin Literature: QQ36 BA/ELL - online prospectus. Explores the links and interconnections between Roman poetry and prose and the major developments in English literature. Taught jointly by Classics and English departments. Requires A levels in English and Latin. Typical offer: A level AAB + AS level C
Italian and Classics: RQ38 BA/ItalC - online prospectus. A four-year degree course exploring the origins of Italian and European culture. Requires evidence of ability in a modern language. Taught jointly by the Classics and Italian department. Typical offer: A level ABB
Classical Civilisation with Study in Europe: Q821 BA/CC - online prospectus. A four-year degree course combining study of the ancient world with experience of life and academic work in the Department’s ERASMUS partners at the Universities of Venice or Bologna. No essential subjects required. Typical offer: A level AAB + AS level C
Classical Civilisation with Philosophy: Q8V5 BA/CICP - online prospectus. Classical culture, ancient and modern thought. No essential subjects required. Taught jointly by the Classics and Philosophy departments. Typical offer: A level AAB + AS level C
Philosophy with Classical Civilisation: V5Q8 BA/PhiCC - online prospectus. The intersection of Philosophy and the study of classical language, literature, culture and history. Taught jointly by Philosophy and Classics departments. Requires GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics (minimum B) or AS Level Mathematics C. Typical offer: A level AAA.

Selection of one of these degrees at the time of application is considered an indicator of future interests only, and is not binding. Students may transfer easily between Classical Civilisation/ Classical Civilisation with Philosophy/ Ancient History and Classical Archaeology at the end of their first year.

Student Views

Classics at Warwick: student views - recent graduates and postgraduates give their impressions of their studies at warwick.
Podcast competition: entry by undergraduate Lucy Crabb (March 2008) Ancient History and Classics: Outdated Subjects for a Modern World?

Open Days

Prospective students are encouraged to attend a general University Open Day, a Warwick Visit, or a Campus Tour. Students who receive an offer are then invited to attend a departmental open day, where they can meet members of staff and current students, and sample mini lectures: these will take place on tbc 2012. Please fill in the electronic booking form and return it to us as soon as possible.

Applying for a place

Candidates should normally satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements (set out in the Prospectus). We equally welcome candidates with a classically-related subject and anyone with a genuine interest in the subject, including mature students and access to Higher Education Courses. The number of full-time undergraduate students admitted annually to the Department is roughly 60, and there is a growing number of part-time degree students.

For further information, see the online prospectus.

Contacting us

Mrs Josie Brown, Departmental Secretary
Tel.: 024-76-523023 Fax: 024-76524973
Prof. James Davidson, Admissions' Tutor (2011/12)
[james.davidson {at}warwick.ac.uk]
Prof. Kevin Butcher, Head of Department (2011/12)
Schools liaison officer: Mr. Clive Letchford

Email addresses available via online search.

For information on postgraduate admissions, please click here

Workshop on Greek drama for sixth formers, organised by Warwick student Classical Society: Wed 22nd Feb 2012