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

Graduates have highly valued skills including research and data analysis, presentation and discussion of opposing viewpoints, and writing English to a high standard. Graduates have pursued various careers, such as:

 

• Advertising


• Broadcasting


• Journalism


• Teaching


• IT


• Law


• Business
  
  
  
  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/postgraduateprogrammes

Students take one core module and choose four option modules

Choose five option modules.

Choose five option modules.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 2 Core Modules
GRC20220	Greeks, Romans, and Barbarians	Autumn	5
Stage 2 Core Modules
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN4OF: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 20 credits from the option list below.
GRC20030	Early Roman Empire	Autumn	5
GRC20100	Ovid's Metamorphoses and the Transformation of Myth	Autumn	5
GRC20130	Study Tour of Ancient Greece	Autumn	5
GRC20300	Women in Ancient Greece	Autumn	5
GRC20040	Greek Tragedy	Spring	5
GRC20270	The Athenian Empire	Spring	5
GRC20280	Near Eastern Myth and Religion	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN4OF: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 20 credits from the option list below.
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below.
GRC20030	Early Roman Empire	Autumn	5
GRC20100	Ovid's Metamorphoses and the Transformation of Myth	Autumn	5
GRC20300	Women in Ancient Greece	Autumn	5
GRC30070	Family Life in Ancient Greece	Autumn	5
GRC30290	Magic in the Ancient World	Autumn	5
GRC30330	Death and the Afterlife in the Ancient World	Autumn	5
GRC40310	Greek Political Thought	Autumn	10
GRC20040	Greek Tragedy	Spring	5
GRC20270	The Athenian Empire	Spring	5
GRC20280	Near Eastern Myth and Religion	Spring	5
GRC30210	Eating and Drinking in Classi	Spring	5
GRC30350	Sparta	Spring	10
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below.
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below.
GRC20030	Early Roman Empire	Autumn	5
GRC20100	Ovid's Metamorphoses and the Transformation of Myth	Autumn	5
GRC20300	Women in Ancient Greece	Autumn	5
GRC30070	Family Life in Ancient Greece	Autumn	5
GRC30290	Magic in the Ancient World	Autumn	5
GRC30330	Death and the Afterlife in the Ancient World	Autumn	5
GRC40310	Greek Political Thought	Autumn	10
GRC20040	Greek Tragedy	Spring	5
GRC20270	The Athenian Empire	Spring	5
GRC20280	Near Eastern Myth and Religion	Spring	5
GRC30210	Eating and Drinking in Classi	Spring	5
GRC30350	Sparta	Spring	10
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits from the option list below.

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
BHACS001	Stage 3 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00%	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
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