Classics (Greek & Roman Civilization, Latin & Greek)  (GCJ1)

This programme is aimed at students who are interested in ancient Greece and Rome. Classics studies the past, both for its own sake and for its relevance to the present. Classics is an international discipline, studying cultures different from our own which are also the basis of Western civilization. The Greek and Roman Civilization programme is interdisciplinary, comprising history, literature, art, archaeology, and philosophy. Students have the opportunity to examine ancient artefacts in the Classical Museum, and to go on a study tour of Greece. We aim to inspire students with our passion for the subject, and inform their learning by our expertise. Students learn how to research the subject, think critically about it, and present their work both orally and in writing. Teaching is a mixture of lectures and small-group work, and makes full use of online resources. A range of assessment methods is used which enables students to demonstrate their achievement of the learning outcomes for different modules. 

1 - synthesize information from a wide range of primary and secondary sources about Greek and Roman history, literature, art, archaeology, and philosophy
2 - analyse primary evidence, place it in its context, and assess its reliability
3 - analyse and interpret important examples of literary, historical, philosophical, or scientific texts
4 - articulate a critical appreciation of important artistic works and key aspects of material culture
5 - demonstrate understanding of diverse academic viewpoints on the interpretation and evaluation of the civilizations of Greece and Rome
6 - analyse the values and achievements of ancient Greece and Rome, and articulate their relevance to later historical periods and cultures
7 - work independently, manage their own workload, take responsibility for submitting assignments on time, and understand the importance of good timekeeping
8 - submit written work which is coherently argued, backed up by evidence, well-presented, and documented in an academic format appropriate to the discipline
9 - deliver oral presentations clearly and confidently, and engage constructively in group discussions

UCD School of Classics has links with the Universities of Athens, Brno, Catania, Cyprus, Erlangen and Stuttgart. Non-EU exchange opportunities include the University of Melbourne, Australia and the University of Virginia, USA.

UCD is Ireland’s Global University and its largest university with a track record in empowering students to enter a diverse range of careers that reflects the most diverse curriculum on the Island of Ireland. Consistently, over 90% of graduates are employed or in further study or training 9 months following course completion. The QS World Ranking on Graduate Employability has placed UCD at number 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability since 2018. On the global stage UCD leads the Irish higher education sector and is the only Irish university to be ranked inside the world’s top 80 for Graduate Employability.

At University College Dublin we are aware that for many students, programme outcomes in terms of graduate jobs and career options is important. The purpose of this statement is to help you understand and appreciate the range of skills you may develop during your time at UCD and how you may develop your employability. Visit the UCD Careers Networks website and MyCareer, the UCD Career management Platform, to access career information, internships and graduate roles as well as information about the range of initiatives, supports and events available to you.

Our graduates have highly-valued skills, including research, data analysis, presentation and critical reasoning. Graduates pursue a wide range of careers, such as: Advertising, Broadcasting, Journalism, Teaching, IT, Law, Business, Speech-writing and Advocacy.

You can continue your study of the ancient world at UCD with a taught MA in Classics and a research degree – MLitt or PhD. For details, see www.ucd.ie/classics/study.

UCD School of Classics
p. +353 1 716 8166
e. tasneem.filaih@ucd.ie

Stage 2

Students take one core module and choose four option modules

Stage 3

Choose five option modules.

Stage 4

Choose five option modules.

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

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