This programme is aimed at students who want to learn Latin either as beginners or at a more advanced level. Students have the opportunity to read the works of such authors as Virgil, Livy, and Ovid in the original language. Latin language and literature are not only fascinating in themselves, but are also basic to an understanding of later European culture. The programme stresses the relationship between language study and understanding ancient Roman civilization as a whole, so that even the beginners’ course comprises not only language exercises but also reading adapted Latin texts which deal with interesting moral and historical issues. Students have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of ancient Rome by taking selected modules from the Greek and Roman Civilization programme as options. The study of a language which is no longer spoken is especially valuable in developing skills of logical analysis and reasoning. Latin is taught in small classes, requiring intensive student participation at every stage. Assessment is by in-class tests, essays, and examinations.
- School
- School of Classics
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- Award
- Bachelor of Arts
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Dr Martin Brady
- Overall Programme Credits:
- Programme Credits:
- Stage 1
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10 - Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
- Stage 2: 25
Stage 3: 25
Stage 4: 25
Curricular information is subject to change.
1 - read unadapted Latin prose and verse texts
2 - give analytical and well-informed answers to advanced questions about Latin grammar and syntax
3 - translate Latin prose and verse texts into idiomatic English with confidence and accuracy
4 - analyse and interpret important examples of literary and historical Latin texts
5 - demonstrate a critical understanding of diverse academic viewpoints on the interpretation and evaluation of Latin texts
6 - analyse the values and achievements of ancient 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 - deliver oral presentations clearly and confidently, and engage constructively in group discussions
2 - give analytical and well-informed answers to advanced questions about Latin grammar and syntax
3 - translate Latin prose and verse texts into idiomatic English with confidence and accuracy
4 - analyse and interpret important examples of literary and historical Latin texts
5 - demonstrate a critical understanding of diverse academic viewpoints on the interpretation and evaluation of Latin texts
6 - analyse the values and achievements of ancient 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 - deliver oral presentations clearly and confidently, and engage constructively in group discussions
Stage 2
Students must register to three Stage 2 core modules and select one of the listed Stage 2 option modules.
Stage 3
Students must register to 15 credits of Stage 3 LAT modules and can select two of the listed Stage 3 option modules, including further options in LAT if desired.
Stage 4
Students must register to 15 credits of Stage 3 LAT modules and can select two of the listed Stage 3 option modules, including further options in LAT if desired.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 2 Core Modules |
LAT20140 | Intermediate Latin | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
LAT20130 | Catullus | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
LAT20190 | Cicero's Dream of Scipio | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of: Students should select at least one option module. Students can choose an additional option module from this list in place of their elective, if they wish. |
GRC10130 | Ancient Rome: An Introduction | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of: Students should select at least one option module. Students can choose an additional option module from this list in place of their elective, if they wish. |
GRC20030 | Early Roman Empire | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - *B1)3 of: Select 15 credits from this list. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). |
LAT30030 | Tacitus Agricola: Empire and Resistance | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - *B1)3 of: Select 15 credits from this list. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). |
LAT30120 | Virgil's Aeneid | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - *B1)3 of: Select 15 credits from this list. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). |
LAT20190 | Cicero's Dream of Scipio | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - *B1)3 of: Select 15 credits from this list. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). |
LAT30020 | Ovid and Lucan: Successors to Virgil | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
GRC30560 | Economies of the Roman Empire | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
LAT30030 | Tacitus Agricola: Empire and Resistance | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
LAT30120 | Virgil's Aeneid | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
GRC30290 | Magic in the Ancient World | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
LAT20190 | Cicero's Dream of Scipio | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
LAT30020 | Ovid and Lucan: Successors to Virgil | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - *B1)3 of: Select 15 credits from this list. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). |
LAT30030 | Tacitus Agricola: Empire and Resistance | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - *B1)3 of: Select 15 credits from this list. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). |
LAT30120 | Virgil's Aeneid | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - *B1)3 of: Select 15 credits from this list. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). |
LAT20190 | Cicero's Dream of Scipio | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - *B1)3 of: Select 15 credits from this list. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). |
LAT30020 | Ovid and Lucan: Successors to Virgil | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
GRC30560 | Economies of the Roman Empire | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
LAT30030 | Tacitus Agricola: Empire and Resistance | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
LAT30120 | Virgil's Aeneid | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
GRC30290 | Magic in the Ancient World | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
LAT20190 | Cicero's Dream of Scipio | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR: Select 10 further credits. In accordance with UCD academic policy, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits at level 3 or above (across both degree subjects). Students can take an additional option module in place of an elective, if they wish. |
LAT30020 | Ovid and Lucan: Successors to Virgil | Spring | 5 |
See the UCD Assessment website for further details
Module Weighting Info
Module Weighting Info
| Award | GPA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
| BHACS023 | Stage 3 - 70.00% Stage 2 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
| Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
|||
| Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
|||
| Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
|||
| BHACS027 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% Stage 2 - 20.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
| Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
|||
| Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
|||
| Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
|||
| BHACS031 | Stage 3 - 70.00% Stage 2 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
| Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
|||
| Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
|||
| Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
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