Classics: Undergraduate Study 2016

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Classics
Undergraduate study 2016
www.nottingham.ac.uk/classics
Department of Classics
Contents
Welcome to the
3 Welcome
4 Why study classics at Nottingham?
6 Degree courses
20 How will I study?
22 How will I be assessed?
25 Study abroad
27 Career and employment prospects
28 Postgraduate opportunities
30 Student profile
32 Your student experience
36 Applying for a place
41 Frequently asked questions
42 Visiting and contacting us
Thank you for your interest in studying classics

at The University of Nottingham.
Front cover image:

Classics students working on projects in the Humanities Building, University Park Campus.
The classical world is both familiar and alien: alien

because the societies of Greece and Rome existed
2,000 years ago, with very different values and
structures from our own society; familiar because
the two related cultures have exercised a crucial
formative influence on modern civilisation, and
provided foundations for western society. The
fascination of classics lies in our ongoing attempt to
access and understand this different world through
surviving works of Greek and Roman writers,
monuments, art and archaeological evidence.
The department has an excellent reputation for
both teaching and research. We have a large
and diverse body of academic staff, and combine
expertise in traditional fields of classics, such as
Greek drama and Roman politics, with relatively
new areas of study such as visual culture and the
modern reception of classical antiquity.
This brochure is designed to provide you with

information on the Department of Classics and the
courses we offer. We have tried to answer some of
the questions you might have on what and how we
teach, what we look for in an applicant, and what
its like to be a student here. We have also included
some information on career opportunities that could
be open to you when you have completed your
degree course. If we have not answered all your
questions, please contact us using the details on
page 42 or visit our website:
Good luck with your studies and your applications,
wherever you choose to study.
Professor Doug Lee
Head of the Department of Classics
UoNHumanities
@UoNClassics
Dont forget to watch our videos and hear from
staff and students in the Faculty of Arts:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/watch-artsfaculty
Students studying in the Atrium of the

Portland Building on University Park Campus.
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Why study classics at

Nottingham?
Employment prospects and

future study
We teach and research all aspects of ancient

Greece and Rome, meaning that you will
be able to focus on literature, history or art
according to what interests you the most.
Academic excellence
A commitment to academic excellence drives

everything we do and has earned us international
recognition. It is evident in our teaching and
research, and our recent results speak for
themselves. In the latest independent review
of teaching quality carried out by the Quality
Assurance Agency, Nottingham was awarded
the highest possible judgement. Our scores
in the latest Research Excellence Framework
rank Nottingham equal 4th among classics
departments for world-leading research, with
38.9% of our publications ranked as world leading
(the highest of any UK classics department) and a
further 33.3% as internationally excellent.
Teaching quality and diversity
We offer a wide range of courses in ancient

history, classical civilisation, classics and Latin.
We cater for those who have already studied
aspects of classical antiquity and those who
are new to the subject. The expertise of staff
embraces almost all the principal areas of
study of the ancient world, from Greek tragedy
and comedy to Latin epic, and from Athenian
democracy and the history of classical Sparta
to Roman politics, religion and art. We also
pursue active interests in the modern reception of
classical antiquity in European politics, literature,
theatre and film.
Facilities and resources
Library and computing services

The main library for classics is the Hallward
Library, located at a central site on University Park
Campus. To find out about the wide range
of facilities and resources on offer go to
www.nottingham.ac.uk/library/hallward
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Manuscripts and Special Collections archive

A place of specific relevance to our classics
students is the Manuscripts and Special
Collections archive, which holds an impressive
assembly of printed manuscripts and archive
collections. These provide an opportunity to
use often rare primary sources in your studies.
Dedicated, expert staff are on hand to offer
guidance and support:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/
manuscriptsandspecialcollections
Classics graduates find careers in many branches

of administration, the media, commerce and
industry, in central and local government and in
teaching, law and accountancy. All our courses
are designed to enable you to develop a wide
range of skills and qualities that will be of value
to you, whether continuing on to further study or
entering into employment.
Student satisfaction
We are proud that in the 2014 National Student

Survey, 99% of our students agreed that our staff
were good at explaining things and they were
enthusiastic about what they are teaching.
The Digital Humanities Centre

The Digital Humanities Centre (DHC) is a
facility for research and learning, located in the
Humanities Building. It provides an innovative
workspace in which staff and students can
explore, create and work on digital media which
will make their research cutting edge.
Available equipment includes A3/A4 and slide
scanners, a copystand and camera, a video
camera, graphics tabs and graphic software
including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and
Illustrator, AutoCAD, Final Cut Pro and 3dS MAX.
The centre also houses a collection of more than
80,000 humanities slides.
For more information, visit the webpage at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/humanities/digital
Student societies
We are a popular department with over 100

new students each year from all kinds of
backgrounds. There are regular lectures by
visiting speakers and a variety of departmental
sporting and social activities arranged by the
award-winning student-run Classics Society
(Classoc). In November each year, Classoc
organise a trip to Italy during reading week. It
costs around 200 including flights, transfers
and hostel accommodation for four nights. In
recent years students have visited Naples,
Rome and Verona.
There are plenty of spaces for outdoor

study on University Park Campus.
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Degree courses
Degree title
Highfields Walled Garden on University Park

Campus was described as a quiet oasis in
the very heart of the University by a judging
panel of the Britain in Bloom awards.
UCAS
code
Duration
A levels
IB
Places
BA Ancient History
V110
3 years
AAB-ABB*
34-32
25
BA Classical Civilisation
Q820
3 years
AAB-ABB*
34-32
25
BA Classics
Q800
3 years
AAB-ABB*
34-32
16
BA Latin
Q600
3 years
AAB-ABB*
34-32
10
BA Ancient History and Archaeology
VVC4
3 years
ABB-AAC*
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20
BA Ancient History and History
V117
3 years
AAB; usually 34; 6 in

including A history at
Higher Level
in history
BA Archaeology and
Classical Civilisation
QV84
3 years
ABB-AAC*
32
20
and Philosophy
QV85
3 years
AAB**
34
BA Classics and English

QQ38

3 years
ABB;
including A
in English
34; 6 in
English at
Higher Level
Single honours
Joint honours
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* Including no more than one fine art or performance subject.

** We also accept A*BB or A*A*C.
Students sharing notes in the communal study space

in the Humanities Building on University Park Campus.
Modular degrees
Almost all undergraduate degree programmes

at the University are modular, which means you
undertake modules of study with assessment at
the end of each semester. Under the modular
system, you will normally be required to take
modules totalling 60 credits in each semester.
To graduate with a BA degree from The University
of Nottingham you must take 360 credits of
modules 120 in each year of study. Each
module is usually worth 10 or 20 credits the
higher the number of credits, the greater the
amount of work on the module. The first year
is a qualifying year, which means your degree
classification will be determined by the work
completed in your second and final years.
Single honours degrees
In your three years at Nottingham you will take a

combination of compulsory and optional modules,
mainly from those offered by the Department
of Classics but also with a choice of subsidiary
modules from outside the department, particularly
in your first and second years. For example, you
may choose to take modules in theology, history
or philosophy. Alternatively, you might wish to
continue studying a language learned at school
or college, or begin an entirely new language.
A full list of subsidiary modules will be available
at registration each year.
Joint honours degrees
A joint honours degree is split evenly between

your two subjects, so the classics half of your
degree is normally made up of 60 credits
each year (although regulations for some joint
honours courses allow a 50/70 split each year
to accommodate your module choices). Each
year your course will consist of core and optional
modules in both degree subjects.
Please note that this brochure contains
information on classics and the classics
contribution to your joint honours course. If you
are considering applying for a joint honours
course, you should also look for information
from the other school or department involved
on our online prospectus:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy
Dissertation
In your final year, single honours students will

normally complete a dissertation on a subject
that particularly interests them. Some students
carry out further work on a topic introduced in a
module theyve studied previously; others write on
a topic agreed after discussion with tutors. The
dissertation option is particularly good if you
plan to undertake postgraduate study, as it will
give you experience of the self-motivation and
discipline required to carry out a relatively large
project. If there is something youve always
wanted to write about, it might end up being
your dissertation topic.
Single honours
BA Classics
This course offers the opportunity to study

both Greek and Latin language at an advanced
level. As well as reading some of the greatest
achievements in western literature, from Homer
to Lucian, Horace to Apuleius, and engaging with
these texts in the complexity and richness of
their original form, you will use your language
skills to think about the ancient world, its culture
and history. You will develop your language skills
to an advanced level (in at least one language
for those without prior knowledge) and gain a
broad knowledge of ancient literature and culture.
You will also develop transferable skills including
the ability to think independently, communicate
effectively, and construct a logical argument.
Year two
You will normally continue with both Greek and
Latin, though you may start the second language
in this year. You also choose from a wide range
of optional modules on the literature, art, history
and society of the ancient world, including an
innovative independent second-year project.
Year three
You would normally expect to continue with both
languages into your third year, although you
can continue with advanced study of just one
language and take a dissertation or a special
subject instead. A choice of further optional
modules completes the year.
Year one
You begin a programme of intensive language
study designed to bring your proficiency up to
degree level and allow you to engage on all levels
with texts in the original Greek or Latin. You also
study two core survey modules which give you an
integrated introduction to the history and culture
of Greece and Rome and their reception. Other
modules are chosen from a range of first-year
introductory modules going into more depth in the
areas of history, literature or art.
Typical modules for Q800

Year one
Year two
Year three
Route A (for students

with an A level in one or
both languages)
Greek and Latin language at
the appropriate level
Studying the Greek World
Studying the Roman World
Route A and B
Core modules:
Greek and Latin language at
Core modules:
Advanced language study
Plus
Second language (optional for
Route A students)
Or
Dissertation in Classics
Or
Classics Special Subject
Plus one of the following:

Interpreting Ancient Art
Interpreting Ancient History
Interpreting Ancient Literature
Route B (for students
without an A level in one or
both languages)
Beginners Greek
Or
Beginners Latin
Optional modules include*:

Classics and Popular Culture
Extended Source Study
Independent Second-Year
Project
Studying Classical
Scholarship
Or choose from a list of optional

classics modules.
Or choose from a list of optional

classics modules.
Rest of the modules above,

but choosing two interpreting
modules
* Some of these are core modules if you intend to write a dissertation in your final year.
For more detailed module information, please visit the individual course listings at www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy
I would recommend a classics course at Nottingham to

anyone. The course is extremely interesting and enjoyable,
as well as staff being very knowledgeable, friendly and
approachable. I learnt so much at Nottingham and much
more than just academic knowledge.
Dan Nash
BA Ancient History (2012)
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BA Latin
This course combines the learning of Latin to a

high level of proficiency with the wider study of
a range of aspects of classical history, society
and culture. It is particularly suited to those who
wish to specialise in Latin but dont want to learn
Greek. You will study Latin language and literature
in all three years. If you have A level Latin, you
will start with advanced language and literature
modules; if not, you will take language modules at
the appropriate level.
Year one
You will begin a programme of intensive language
study designed to bring your proficiency up
to degree level and allow you to engage on all
levels with texts in the original Latin. You will
also study two core survey modules which give
you an integrated introduction to the history
and culture of Greece and Rome and their
reception. Alongside this, you will study three
further modules that go into more depth on
themes, topics and approaches in the areas of
history, literature and art, each building up skills in
different types of assessment.
Year two
You will continue with Latin modules at an
appropriate level and do an extended source study
as preparation for third-year dissertation work. You
also choose from a wide range of optional modules
on the literature, art, history and society of the
ancient world, including the innovative independent
second-year project module.
Year three
As well as continuing Latin at advanced level, you
will either pursue your interests in a 10,000-word
dissertation or take a special subject module
which involves detailed, in-depth study of a
particular topic (taught in seminars). A choice of
further optional modules completes the year.
BA Ancient History
This course examines the political, social,

economic and cultural history of ancient
Greece and Rome. It does not merely handle
facts and events, but also explores what lies
behind them and what makes them significant
and exciting: progress and decline, labour and
leisure, revolution and reconciliation, conquest,
exploitation and resistance. No previous
knowledge of Greek or Latin is required and,
except in designated language modules, all texts
are read in translation. The study of either Greek
or Latin is optional.
Year one
You will study two core survey modules which give
you an integrated introduction to the history and
culture of Greece and Rome and their reception,
along with three modules going into more depth on
methods, sources and approaches in the areas of
history, literature or art each building up skills in
different types of assessment. You are encouraged
to begin or continue Greek or Latin.
Year two
Your second year combines a wide range of
optional modules exploring ancient history
and society with an extended source study to
prepare you for third-year dissertation work.
Our independent second-year project module
encourages an innovative (often creative) project
on your choice of subject. You also have the
option to continue or start learning Greek or Latin.
Year three
You will develop and pursue your own interests
through a 10,000-word dissertation on any area
of ancient history and combine this with a special
subject module which involves detailed, in-depth
study of a particular topic (taught in seminars).
Optional modules, or continued language work,
complete the year.
Typical modules for V110
Year one
Year two
Year three
Year one
Year two
Year three
Core modules:
Latin language study at
beginners, intermediate or
advanced level
Core modules:
Latin language study
Plus
Studying Classical
Scholarship
Or
Project
Core modules:
Latin language study
Plus
Or
Dissertation in Classics
Core modules:
Core modules:
Project
Studying Classical
Scholarship
Core modules:
Choose at least two of the
following:
Dissertation in Ancient History
Greek or Latin language
Special Subject on an ancient
history topic
Plus choose optional modules

from a list of classics subjects.
Plus either Greek or Latin

language study at beginners,
intermediate or advanced level,
or optional modules chosen
from other departments.

intermediate or advanced level.
Plus choose optional modules

from a list of ancient history
subjects.
Choose at least one from:

Plus choose from a list of

optional classics modules.
Or optional modules chosen

Or choose 40 credits from a

list of optional ancient history
modules.
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This course examines the literature, culture and

society of classical Greece and Rome. You
will also be able to study political and social
structures, art and visual culture, thought, religion
and social life. No prior knowledge of Greek,
Latin or classical civilisation is required and,
except in designated language courses, all texts
are read in translation. The study of either Greek
or Latin is optional.
Year one
You will study two core survey modules which
give you an integrated introduction to the history
and culture of Greece and Rome and their
reception, along with three modules going into
more depth on themes, topics and approaches
in the areas of history, literature and art each
building up skills in different types of assessment.
You are warmly encouraged to begin or continue
Greek or Latin.
Year two
Your second year combines a wide range of
optional modules exploring ancient literature,
art and history with an extended source study,
to prepare you for third-year dissertation work.
The Independent Second-Year Project module
encourages an innovative (often creative) project
on your own choice of subject. You also have the
option to continue or start learning Greek or Latin.
A classics student using the 3D scanner

to produce a 3D model of a vase.
Year three
You will develop and pursue your own interests
through a 10,000-word dissertation on any area
of classical civilisation and combine this with a
special subject module which involves detailed,
in-depth study of a particular topic (taught
in seminars). Optional modules or continued
language work complete the year.

Year one
Year two
Year three
Core modules:
Core modules:
Project
Studying Classical
Scholarship
Core modules:
Choose at least two of the
following:
Dissertation in classical
civilisation
Special Subject on a classical
civilisation topic

intermediate or advanced level,
or optional modules chosen

intermediate or advanced level.
Plus a choice of optional

modules from a list of classical
civilisation subjects.
Or choose 40 credits from a

list of optional classical
civilisation modules.
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Students outside the Museum of

Nottingham Life.
Joint honours
BA Ancient History and Archaeology
This course emphasises both the common ground

between ancient history and archaeology and
the different approaches of the two disciplines.
It is suited to those who wish to approach an
understanding of the ancient world through
material, literary and documentary evidence. Study
of Greek or Latin is not required, but may be
undertaken as part of the course. It is compulsory
for you to gain excavation or other relevant
professional experience in the UK or overseas.
For more information about the archaeology
element of your degree, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/archaeology
BA Ancient History and History
Combining modules in history and ancient history,

this joint honours course enables you to take a
wider view of societys development. You will
look at the ancient, medieval and modern worlds,
learn to think critically about them and discover
the challenges and rewards of studying different
historical periods. For more information about the
history element of your degree, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/history
Typical modules for VVC4 and V117

Year one
Year two
Year three
60 credits in classics and

60 credits in your other
department.
60 credits in classics and 60

credits in your other department.
(Possible 50/70 split with joint
honours archaeology).
Credits can be split 40/80

between departments if
you wish.
Core modules:
Either
Plus one from
Or
Greek or Latin language at the
appropriate level
Core modules:
Either
appropriate level
Or
Extended Source Study*
And at least one of the
following:
Project
Studying Classical
Scholarship
Core modules:
Or
Dissertation in Ancient History
Or
modules from a list of ancient
history subjects.
Plus a choice of optional modules

in ancient history.
* Compulsory if you intend to do a dissertation in your final year.
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BA Archaeology and
Classical Civilisation
To enable first-hand study of material culture, this

course offers the opportunity to combine a broad
engagement with classical culture and society
with learning archaeological skills and techniques.
Study of Greek or Latin is not required but may
be taken as part of the course. It is compulsory
for you to gain excavation or other relevant
professional experience in the UK or overseas.
For more information about the archaeology
www.nottingham.ac.uk/archaeology
and Philosophy
This course combines the study of the classical

world with a rigorous training in analytical
philosophy. You will have the opportunity to study
classical history, art and visual culture, thought,
religion and social life as well as some key
thinkers, ideas, and movements that have shaped
philosophical thought. The study of Greek or Latin
is not required, but may be undertaken as part of
the course.
BA Classics and English
This course combines the study of the literature,

society, art and culture of classical Greece and
Rome with the opportunity to study English
language, literature and drama from Old English
to the present day. No previous knowledge of
ancient languages is required and the study of
Greek or Latin is not compulsory. However, it is
possible to study one of these languages, whether
at advanced or beginners level, as part of the
course.
For more information about the English element
of your degree, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/english
Typical modules for QV84/QV85/QQ38

Year one
Year two
Year three

credits in your other subject.

credits in your other department.
Credits can be split 40/80

between departments if you wish
(except for QQ38).
Core modules:
Core modules:
Either
Greek or Latin language at
Or
Extended Source Study*
And at least one of the following:
Project
Studying Classical
Scholarship
If not studying Greek or Latin,

choose at least two from:
Or Greek or Latin language
at the appropriate level.
Core modules:
Either
appropriate level
Or one of the following:
Classical Civilisation Special
Subject
Dissertation
modules in classical civilisation.
Plus a choice of optional modules

in classical civilisation.
* Compulsory if you intend to do a dissertation in your final year.
For more information about the philosophy

www.nottingham.ac.uk/philosophy
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How will I study?
Seminars
Our courses are delivered through lectures,

seminars, tutorials and one-to-one supervision
for the dissertation. The aim is to stimulate
your curiosity and provide you with essential
information by means of lectures in the first
instance, so as to establish a solid grounding
in the core of the subject. In addition, all tutors
have office hours when you can talk privately
with them about your work.
Lectures
Lectures are the most formal type of instruction

and are valuable in that they:
can give you an opportunity to hear a
specialist develop a significant (perhaps as yet
unpublished) argument
present information which is not readily available
in books
show visual material for example, slides, CDs,
PowerPoint images and DVDs or video clips
In seminars you will be taught with a group

of fellow students. Discussions focus on a
text or topic youve previously prepared, in
an atmosphere that is friendly and informal.
The purpose of the seminar is to provide an
opportunity to try out new ideas and think
through difficulties with the support of fellow
learners. Students often establish friendships
through seminar groups, and learn more about
other peoples ideas.
Most modules combine lecture and seminar
instruction, so you will have a chance to discuss
and question the material presented in lectures.
Your week
Your typical weeks work will feel strange at first

after school or college since there are fewer
timetabled teaching hours. In the first year you can
expect to attend about 12 to 14 hours of lectures
and seminars each week.
For the rest of the time you will be working

independently, doing the necessary reading
in preparation for seminars, writing essays or
working on seminar presentations. If you
would like to start preparing for your degree in
advance, have a look at some of the books on
the first-year pre-arrival reading list at
Key Information Sets
Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable sets of

information about full or part-time undergraduate
courses and are designed to meet the information
needs of prospective students. All KIS data is
published on the Unistats website:
www.unistats.com
For Nottinghams KIS data, please see
individual course entries at
Students in a classics lecture in the

Humanities Building.
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How will I be assessed?
Our degree programmes are modular, which

means you undertake modules of study with
assessment at the end of each semester.
The teaching year
The teaching year is divided into two semesters.

The first semester lasts for 14 weeks, with 12
weeks for teaching and revision and two weeks
for assessment. The second semester follows
the same pattern, but there are an additional two
weeks at the end to complete the assessment
process and enable returning students to discuss
their results with tutors and begin to plan the next
sessions work.
Although the teaching year is divided into two
semesters for organisational purposes, this is
fitted into the traditional pattern of three terms:
one before Christmas; one between Christmas
and Easter; and one after Easter.
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Assessment for your degree is based

on a combination of coursework, oral
presentations and formal examinations.
Assessment methods
Assessment for your degree is based on a

combination of coursework (including essays
but also less formal kinds of writing for some
modules), oral presentations and formal
examinations; the precise assessment varies from
one module to another.
Where a module lasts for one semester,
assessment is undertaken at the end of that
semester. Where a module fills two semesters,
assessment is at the end of the second semester,
although your progress will be measured
throughout the year.
Your final degree classification
Your second-year results count towards 40%

of your final grade and your third-year results
count towards 60%. The first year is a qualifying
year, which means you must pass this year to
progress to the second year, but your mark will
not contribute to your degree classification.
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Study abroad
As a University of Nottingham student,

you will be able to apply for a variety of
study abroad options. Whether studying at
a partner institution or undertaking a work
experience placement, spending time abroad
is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your
horizons, experience different cultures, meet
new people and develop skills that will prove
invaluable in the future and also look good on
your CV. As well as exchange opportunities at
our campuses in China and Malaysia we have
developed links with more than 300 partner
universities in over 40 countries.
Universitas 21 (University-wide
programme)
The Universitas 21 (U21) programme is

a competitive scheme that offers full-time
undergraduate students the opportunity to
study at one of our 34 university-wide partner
universities for one semester or one academic
year as part of their Nottingham degree
programme. Applicants are required to have
attained a 60% average in their first year in order
to be considered.
Below are examples of some of the partner
institutions you could apply to under the
U21 scheme:
University of Adelaide, Australia
University of Sydney, Australia
University of Western Australia, Perth
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, Canada
University of Toronto, Canada
University of Auckland, New Zealand

University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Bucknell University, Pennsylvania, USA
University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA
University of South Florida, USA
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA
Summer schools
The University also offers the chance to apply to

study abroad at overseas summer schools. As
these programmes are offered during holiday
periods, you can study whatever is of interest to
you, but credits and grades cannot be transferred
back to Nottingham.
Further information on studying abroad,
including factsheets on the opportunities available
for each department, can be found at
internationalstudents/exchanges
Dedicated support
If you do decide to apply to study abroad,

the Universitys International Office will offer
support from the application stage right through
to your return to the UK, with advice on everything
from immigration to possible sources of
financial support. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/studyabroad
Our study abroad opportunities can take you all over

the world, including our China Campus in Ningbo.
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Graduation days are a chance for students

to celebrate their success with family,
friends and University staff.
Career and
employment prospects
The University of Nottingham is consistently
named as one of the most targeted
universities by Britains leading graduate
employers*. A degree in a classical subject
from an institution like The University of
Nottingham shows potential employers that
you are an intelligent, hard-working individual
who is bright and flexible enough to undertake
any form of specific career training.
Recent graduates
Edward Clark Teacher of Classics, Cranleigh

School; Emily McGreavy Trainee Accountant for
PwC; Emma Turner sales and marketing for City
brokerage firm JB Drax.
The Universitys Careers and

Employability Service
We will help you develop your ability to research

and process a large amount of information quickly
and logically, and to present the results of your
research, both orally and in writing, in an articulate
and effective way. By learning how to plan your
work you will acquire high levels of self-discipline
and self-motivation. Our applicants are among the
best in the country, and our courses are taught
and assessed in ways that are carefully designed
to encourage skills that are in high demand
from employers.
Our Careers and Employability Service, which

is based on University Park Campus, offers an
extensive range of careers-oriented services,
including CV-writing sessions, interview advice,
presentations by major employers and general
career advice. As a University of Nottingham
graduate, you will receive lifelong support from
the service. This means that you can ask a careers
adviser to look over your job application in person,
by email or Skype, and you can also access
a database of graduate vacancies. For more
information see www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers
Graduate career destinations
Nottingham Advantage Award
Our graduates move into an extraordinarily wide

range of careers some become primary or
secondary school teachers, while others take
their studies further with postgraduate degrees
at masters or PhD level and pursue academic
careers. Others go into media work (publishing,
TV research or journalism), advertising, law
or librarianship. Increasingly, graduates are
embarking on careers in industrial and commercial
management, computing, business, banking,
accountancy or insurance. Other paths include
social work and health administration, local and
central government, and politics.
The Universitys Advantage Award is a programme

of activities developed to recognise and reward
extracurricular responsibilities. It allows you to
gain recognition for participating in a wide range
of activities accredited by the University and
shows employers that you have gained valuable
skills. For further information, please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage
Data sources:
* The Graduate Market in 2013, 2014 and 2015, High Fliers
Research.
** Known destinations of full-time home and EU first-degree
graduates, 2013/14.
Average starting salary
In 2014 90% of first-degree graduates in the

school who were available for employment had
secured work or further study within six months
of graduation. The average starting salary was
16,929, with the highest being 26,000.**
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Postgraduate opportunities
After finishing their undergraduate degree

course some of our students take their studies
further. The Department of Classics has
excellent resources and expertise to support
high-calibre postgraduate study.
Taught masters
We offer the following masters degrees:

MA Ancient History
MA Classical Literature
MA Visual Culture of Classical Antiquity
MA Ancient History
This course will introduce you to a range of
different approaches to the study of the history
of the Greek and Roman worlds, combined
with opportunities for specialisation in particular
areas. Through your studies, you will broaden and
deepen your knowledge and understanding of
ancient history to standards significantly superior
to those expected of a final-year undergraduate.
The course will also prepare you to undertake
original independent research in an aspect of
ancient history.
MA Classical Literature
This course focuses on Greek and Latin literature
in its cultural context. It examines different ways
of reading and using literary texts across a wide
range of authors, genres and periods, combined
with opportunities for in-depth specialisation in a
particular area.
MA Visual Culture of Classical Antiquity
This course brings together archaeological,
art-historical and historical approaches to examine
how visual material was treated and understood
in antiquity and reinvented for centuries to come.
As well as learning how to look at ancient visual
evidence and use it to construct art-historical
and historical arguments, students also study a
range of responses to and theories around it
from various periods of classicism in antiquity
to modern advertising; from stylistic analysis to
modern media studies.
Research opportunities
Nottinghams PhD students are among the most

successful in the country, according to a recent
report by the Higher Education Funding Council
for England (HEFCE) that underlines the quality
of our postgraduate education and the support
available to doctoral students. We are also
ranked joint 2nd in England on a measure of PhD
completion rates.
We welcome applications for our PhD/MPhil in
classics. Our department is very actively engaged
in research, and our staff cover a wide range
of research specialisms. We provide excellent
support for research students, many of whom gain
valuable teaching experience and publish their
research whilst studying with us.
Find out more about postgraduate study at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/classics/
prospective/postgraduate
Students discussing their independent second-year

projects in the Atrium of the Humanities Building.
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There are lots of academics in different fields to

do with classics art, literature, the languages
so whatever your major interest is in, you can find
modules to suit you.
Sin Chester-Jones, BA Classical Civilisation
Find out more about Sins experience at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/
sianchesterjones
Sin is studying in the Classics Library before the
department moved into the new Humanities Building.
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Your student experience
Youve read lots about the degree programme

youre interested in; now its time to explore
life outside the lecture theatre. Theres so
much for you to get involved in and explore
at the University and around the city. We are
proud to be one of the leading universities
for student experience in the UK*, which will
ensure that you have a university experience
youll never forget.
Nottingham, accept your offer of accommodation

by the deadline given in your offer letter, and have
an unconditional status no later than 31 August
in the year you intend to begin your studies. If you
are a new, full-time undergraduate student who
is classified as international for fee purposes,
this guarantee applies for three years**. For more
information, including a breakdown of pricing, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation
Your University of Nottingham

at home and around the world
Your support network
We are proud of our stunning campuses and are

continually investing in our grounds, buildings
and amenities to ensure that you only have the
best surroundings in which to live and study. Our
main UK campuses have a mix of state-of-the-art
facilities, including sports centres, places to eat and
excellent learning facilities on every campus.
Weve made getting from campus to campus as
easy as possible and students can benefit from our
free inter-campus Hopper Bus, so youre never far
away from the striking architecture and innovative
technology of Jubilee Campus, the rolling parkland
and period buildings at University Park, or the
cutting-edge features of Sutton Bonington.
The University of Nottingham is Britains global
university with campuses in the UK, China and
Malaysia. We also have links with more than 300
universities in over 40 countries, adding a truly
global flavour to your degree and giving you the
chance to explore the world. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses
Your new home from home
At Nottingham we offer a range of different

accommodation options, rooms are available as
single or shared, en suite or shared bathroom,
all the way through to studio flats, and vary
from self-catered to fully catered (19 meals per
week). We also offer a guarantee of University
accommodation for one year to all new full-time
undergraduate students, subject to the following
conditions: you firmly accept your course place at
Take a look at our accommodation

video for a taster of what to expect
at Nottingham:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/yourhome
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Students preparing a meal

together in a self-catered kitchen.
Throughout your university journey there will be

numerous people on hand to support you, including
tutors and dedicated staff who will be able to advise
you on various aspects of life as a student. We
have Student Services Centres on all three of our
UK campuses, which provide a range of support,
information and specialist services to enhance your
student experience. This support includes:
Academic Support can provide practical
advice on areas of academic study; the service
also provides specialist academic support for
students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other
specific learning difficulties
Disability Support coordinates support and
access arrangements for students with a
disability or long-term medical condition
Financial Support provides information on the
sources of finance available from government
agencies and the University itself, and gives
advice about financial matters
Student Services also advise on issues
ranging from childcare, counselling and health
to international student support, chaplaincy
and faith support, as well as offering advice on
paying your tuition and accommodation fees
Whatever you may need support with, they will
either be able to help or point you in the direction
of someone who can. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices
* Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2015.
** Providing you submit your returners application in line with the
requirements of the accommodation providers.
Nottingham is traditionally one of the most popular universities

for undergraduates.
The Guardian University Guide 2014
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Students socialising at Broadway, an

independent cinema and cafe in Nottingham.
Getting involved in your

Students Union
As soon as you start at The University of

Nottingham, you are automatically enrolled as
a member of our Students Union, which is
considered to be one of the best in the country.
There are hundreds of activities that you could be
part of, providing you with the perfect opportunity
to take up a new hobby or pursue existing
interests. Choose from over 200 student-run
societies, covering all interests and abilities, as
well as local and national volunteering projects, to
which you can commit as much or as little time as
you wish.
Our Students Union is home to a number of
award-winning student-run media groups, which
give you the chance to gain practical work
experience both behind the scenes or centre
stage as a presenter, actor or journalist. The
Nottingham New Theatre, Impact magazine,
Nottingham Student Television (NSTV) and
University Radio Nottingham (URN) have all been
recognised as the best in their field, winning a
clutch of awards for outstanding achievements.
However you decide to become involved in the
Union, you can be sure you will make new friends
and learn new skills, all while having a lot of fun!
Find out more: www.su.nottingham.ac.uk
Sports
We offer sport at all levels and an excellent

all-inclusive student membership offer, so whether
you enjoy sport as a hobby or are an elite athlete
we will have just what you need. We have over
70 sports clubs, which means we have the
2nd highest number of sports clubs of any UK
university. If youre not interested in joining a team
but want to stay fit, we have sports centres on all of
our main UK campuses. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport
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Exploring your new city
With Nottingham city centre just a 10-minute

bus ride away from University Park Campus, our
students are always close to the action. Buses run
through campus regularly and many run late-night
services too, which is handy if youre a night owl.
For music lovers, you can take your pick from the
world-famous Rock City, Capital FM Arena or one
of the smaller gig venues for a more intimate live
show. Nottingham is rich in performance venues,
with comedy clubs and theatres catering for lovers
of drama, musicals, ballet and panto. We are very
proud of our sporting heritage, and with football
clubs Nottingham Forest and Notts County in the
city, as well as Trent Bridge cricket ground and
the National Ice Centre on your doorstep, you
might just become a sports fan if youre not
one already.
History and culture can be found in all corners
of the city, with Nottingham Castle, Nottingham
Contemporary arts centre, the Galleries of
Justice Museum, Nottingham Lakeside Arts (the
Universitys public arts centre located on our
University Park Campus), arthouse cinemas and
three of the worlds oldest pubs all providing
points of interest. If you enjoy shopping,
Nottingham is perfect for you; independent
boutiques and vintage shops in the bohemian area
of Hockley mix with high street names in our large
shopping centres to make Nottingham a veritable
shopping haven.
Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife
Download our city guide:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/cityguide
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Applying for a place
We are looking for students who have

the ability and motivation to benefit from
our courses, and who will make a valued
contribution to the department and the
University. Candidates for full-time admission
are considered on the basis of their
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
(UCAS) form. For more information on how to
make your application stand out, have a look
at our online prospectus:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying
Application process
All applications for an undergraduate place to

study at The University of Nottingham (including
applications by overseas students) must be
made through UCAS. Applications should be
made online at www.ucas.com. Candidates
will be notified of decisions through UCAS
Track at track.ucas.com
Applying with achieved

A level grades
If you apply to us having already completed your

A levels, your application will be considered in
exactly the same way as those from candidates
with predicted grades. Please tell us something
about your gap-year activities in your UCAS
personal statement.
Entry numbers
To find out how many students the department

plans to admit onto each course, please see the
table on page 6.
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The selection procedure
Our central admissions team process UCAS

forms following criteria set by admissions officers.
Any problem cases and those with non-standard
qualifications are referred to the admissions
officer. We do not normally interview applicants,
except for mature students and those with
non-standard qualifications, where we feel there
is not enough information in the form.
Your personal statement
This is the section of your UCAS form that tells us

the most about you, and you should make the best
use of it. Be as specific and detailed as you can
we would like to see that you are a student who
can work hard, be self-motivating and make the
best possible use of the opportunities this course
might have to offer you.
Required subjects
All A level subjects in the arts, humanities,

science and social sciences are regarded
as acceptable.
For tips and advice at every step of your
application journey, visit our undergraduate
applicants area:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugapplicants
Alternative qualifications
In this brochure you will find our A level entry

requirements but we accept a much broader
range of qualifications.
These include:
Access to HE Diploma
Advanced Diploma
BTEC HND/HNC
BTEC Extended Diploma
Cambridge Pre-U
International Baccalaureate
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish Advanced Highers
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
This list is not exhaustive; we will consider
applicants with other qualifications on an
individual basis. The entry requirements for
alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for
example you may need to take certain modules
and achieve a specified grade in those modules.
Please contact us to discuss the transferability of
your qualification.
Flexible admissions policy
In recognition of our applicants varied experience

and educational pathways, we employ a flexible
admissions policy. If we judge that your situation
has adversely affected your achievement, then we
will consider this when assessing your academic
potential. If you wish to mention information about
your experiences in your personal statement, then
you should ask the teacher or tutor writing your
reference to confirm what you have written. We
may ask for further evidence and may consider a
range of factors. For more information, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/admissionspolicies
Mature applicants
We encourage applications from mature students

(which means all those aged 21 or over when the
course begins). You should apply in the normal
way through UCAS (unless you want to study
part-time, in which case you should apply directly
to the department). While we accept a range
of qualifications, you should check our specific
requirements on UCAS course entry profiles. If in
doubt, please contact the admissions tutor, who
will be happy to answer any specific queries you
have about applying as a mature student.
Please email your queries to
[email protected]
We normally invite mature applicants in whom
we are interested to come for an interview, where
we will look for evidence of your ability to study
at a high academic level and of commitment to
the subject.
For more information about being a mature
student, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/mature
Part-time study
The department offers the opportunity to study

part-time. Applicants should note, however, that
teaching for the part-time degree takes place
during normal hours; there is no provision for
teaching in the evening, at weekends or during
vacations. Part-time students normally follow
exactly half the course of full-time students each
year, and therefore complete their degree within
six years. Entry requirements are the same as
those for full-time students on the relevant
degree course (with the same exceptions for
mature students). If youre interested in studying
part-time with us, please contact the department
using the details on page 42 rather than
applying through UCAS.
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International applicants
We welcome applications from international

students and have students from many parts of
the world studying with us at undergraduate and
postgraduate level. All international candidates
for undergraduate courses should apply through
UCAS. The Universitys International Office offers
guidance and advice on matters such as visa
and immigration regulations, working and living
in the UK, entry requirements and preparing
for coming to Nottingham and arranges a
Welcome Programme for new international
students each September. If you would like to
visit the University and are unable to attend an
open day, the International Office will be happy
to arrange an individual visit for you. For further
information please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/
studywithus/international-applicants
International Baccalaureate
UK applicants presenting qualifications in the

International Baccalaureate must attain a total
of at least 32 points (including core points).
Applicants presenting other qualifications such
as the European, French or International Option
Baccalaureate and the German Abitur, will be
judged on a standard equivalent to the UK
A level grades.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element).

For more information and a list of the alternative
English language requirements we accept,
please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/
alternativerequirements
Preparing to study in English

academic English preparation
and support
The University of Nottingham Centre for English

Language Education (CELE) offers high-quality
academic English and study skills (presessional)
programmes to prepare you to study your degree
in English. Our programmes are designed to
give international students excellent preparation
for their academic studies and are taught by
experienced, professional tutors.
CELE provides a range of programmes
throughout the year, including five-week
subject-specific courses (in some subjects) and
a four-week course in September for students
with unconditional offers, which focuses on
academic study skills.
You can continue to benefit from academic
English support with free classes and one-to-one
consultations throughout your study (insessional
programmes). For more information about CELE,
please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele
Deferred entry
Applicants who wish to defer their entry by a

year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us
something about your plans for your gap year in
your UCAS personal statement.
Equal opportunities policy
The University aims to create the conditions

whereby students and staff are treated solely on
the basis of their merits, abilities and potential,
regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality,
ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic
background, disability, religious or political beliefs,
trade union membership, family circumstances,
sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.
Students in the Portland Building, which is the hub
of student life on University Park Campus.
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The Periodical Display Unit houses new

editions of academic journals in the
Hallward Library, University Park Campus.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to learn Greek and Latin?

Study of Greek and Latin in our main single
honours courses (Ancient History and Classical
Civilisation) is optional. We warmly encourage
single honours students to try it, especially in their
first year. Accessing literature in translation is
quite a different experience from reading it in the
original, and we are proud to offer the opportunity
to start either Latin or Greek at any point during
your studies with us.
Are there any trips abroad to see the
Classical sites?
A trip to Rome or Naples is usually organised by
the Classics Society (Classoc) in early November,
during the directed reading week. It costs around
200 including flights, transfers, and hostel
accommodation for four nights. Classoc will
contact you via email in the first few weeks of your
course regarding how to sign up.
How much are the fees?
Like many universities in England, Nottingham
charges full-time UK and EU students an
annual tuition fee of 9,000. However, you will
not have to pay your fees while studying the
government will lend eligible students the money,
which you will start to pay back once you have left
university and are earning at least 21,000.
For more information, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Fees for students from outside the EU vary from
subject to subject. For more information, please
see the New international students section on
www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
What bursaries are available?
Although bursary figures for 2016/17 are yet to
be finalised, the University will continue to offer a
generous package of bursary support to students
from lower income households. These are in addition
to any support you may receive from the government.
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For more information please see

www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport or take
a look at the funding tab on the relevant course
entry in our online prospectus:
If you are an international applicant (outside of the
EU), please see the New international students
section on www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
What support is available for students
with children?
There are a range of services provided to support
students with children, including a University day
nursery, a playscheme and playcentre day care.
There is also a scheme to help students fund
childcare. For more information, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/child-care
What support do you offer for students with a
disability or dyslexia?
The department, like the University, is committed
to promoting access for students who have a
disability, dyslexia or a long-term medical condition.
Services provided by the University aim to enable
students to fulfil the inherent requirements of the
course as independently as possible. Students who
have a disability, specific learning difficulty or longterm medical condition can contact the disability
liaison officer in the School of Humanities to
ensure that support is available from the start of the
degree. The Universitys Disability Statement, which
lists services, facilities and opportunities available
throughout the University can be viewed at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/disability
Does it matter if I havent studied the classical
world before?
All our courses are designed to be challenging for
those with classical A levels, and accessible for
those without. It is a good idea to read and learn
as much as you can in advance, but you will not
be at a disadvantage. Many of those who had not
formerly studied the ancient world have gone on to
postgraduate study, and indeed to teach classics.
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Visiting and contacting us

Open days
If youre considering applying to The University of

Nottingham we recommend that you try to attend
one of the University-wide open days, which are
held in June and September each year and attract
around 30,000 visitors. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays
Mini open days
Mini open days are much smaller than the main

open days but offer the same opportunities to
attend various talks and tours as well as speak to
current students and academics. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/miniopendays
or call +44 (0)115 951 5559.
Virtual open day
If you cant attend one of our open days in person,

or would like to explore our campuses before
visiting, take a look at our virtual open day:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/virtualnottingham
UCAS visit days
All candidates who receive an offer are invited to a

UCAS visit day, which is an opportunity for you to
see the department and the University for yourself.
You will hear about the department and your
chosen course from members of the academic
team and have the opportunity to chat with them
This publication is available

in alternative formats.
t: +44 (0)115 951 5559
The University of Nottingham has made every effort to ensure that
the information in this brochure was accurate when published.
Please note, however, that the nature of the content means that it
is subject to change from time to time, and you should therefore
consider the information to be guiding rather than definitive. You
should check the Universitys website for any updates before you
decide to accept a place on a course.
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and with current students, who will be happy to

answer your questions. You will also be given a
short tour of the campus by current students.
Other visits
If you wish to make an informal visit to the

University prior to applying here, you are welcome
to do so, but you should contact us in advance
if you wish to visit the school or speak to an
admissions tutor and we will do our best to oblige.
Contact us
The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
t: +44 (0)115 951 4800
w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/classics
For international student enquiries,
please contact:
The International Office
t: +44 (0)115 951 5247
f: +44 (0)115 951 5155
w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international
You can also connect with fellow applicants and
current students on our applicants Facebook and
Twitter pages:
UoNApplicants
@UoNApplicants
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In your three years at Nottingham you will take a

Joint honours degrees

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