Classical Civilisation and Philosophy
UCAS Code: QV85
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Pass access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3. Of the 45 level 3 credits at least 30 should be achieved at distinction.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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Scottish Advanced Higher
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Scottish Higher
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
plus grades AB at A level.
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About this course
This course offers a diverse and flexible approach to philosophy, and to the literature, history, and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. You will enjoy a wide range of modules, delivered by our world-renowned academic staff, with flexibility to tailor your studies to suit personal interests and aspirations. You will have the option to take Greek or Latin from beginners’ level, giving you the opportunity to engage with key classical texts in their original form. You will be able to put your learning into practical use, through schemes such as volunteering in local schools. You will also have access to our outstanding Manuscripts and Special Collections Archive, which houses a rare collection of primary sources to enhance your understanding.
Modules
In year one, you will study a combination of compulsory and optional modules providing introduction to philosophy and the history and culture of Greece and Rome. In year two, you'll choose from a variety of optional modules. In Philosophy, modules typically cover social issues, the mind, ethics, freedom, Asian philosophy, the nature of reality, meaning, and understanding science. Year two classical civilisation combines a wide range of optional modules exploring ancient literature, art and history, with an extended source study. Final-year philosophy modules reflect the research expertise of our faculty, including in metaphysics, ethics, logic, philosophy of science, and criminal law. You may also opt to write a dissertation on a subject of your choosing. During final year classical civilisation, you’ll either develop and pursue your own interests through a 10,000-word dissertation or take the special subject module which involves a detailed study of a particular topic.
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University of Nottingham
Department of Classics
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?This subject has been a mainstay of the UK university system for centuries and is still going strong! Over 1000 graduates received classics degrees in 2015 and a quarter of those went on to further study, usually a Masters, and although many stayed with Classics, or moved slightly to history or archaeology, some changed to topics like law and teaching. Half of those who did go into work found jobs in London or the South East. Common jobs included working in education, marketing and advertising, or the finance industry as advisors or even accountants. Personal contacts were particularly important for these graduates in finding their first job, so good networks may help your job search when the time comes.
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?Although there aren't a lot of jobs around for professional philosophers, philosophy degrees are a relatively popular option, with more than 2,000 students graduating in a philosophy-related subject in 2015 - a little down on previous years, but still healthy. Nearly a quarter of philosophy graduates take a postgraduate qualification, and it's a relatively common subject at both Masters and doctorate level — so if you think academic life might be for you, think ahead about how you might fund further study. For those who go into work, philosophy grads tend to go into teaching, accountancy, consulting, journalism, PR, housing, marketing, human resources and the arts while a few go into the computer industry every year, where their logical training is highly rated.
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