Bachelor in Classical Studies BA (Hons)

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The Bachelor in Classical Studies BA (Hons) at the University of Liverpool is for students interested in the literature, history, art, and archaeology of the Greek and Roman worlds. This program helps you develop critical skills of interpretation and understanding of methodological problems.

You will study a range of literary, documentary, and visual evidence, and learn about core theories, concepts, and approaches. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement and develop skills in Ancient Greek or Latin, including textual analysis. The program invites you to explore the close relationship between the Graeco-Roman world and modern responses to it.

After graduating, you can pursue careers as a historian, archaeologist, museum curator, or teacher. You can work in industries like education, heritage, or publishing, and employers may include companies like the British Museum or Oxford University Press.