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- Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA Jt Hons
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
University Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.
No previous knowledge of either subject is needed - combine your enthusiasm and open mind with our quality teaching.
Classical Civilisation
You'll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:
political and social structures
art and visual culture
religion and social life
Take the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.
Philosophy
You'll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how these feed into contemporary interests such as social philosophy and environmental ethics.
You'll also be able contrast philosophical traditions developed in ancient Greece and Rome with those developed in India and China.
Different subjects - complementary themes
Our first year gives everyone a common standard of knowledge and skills. Later years provide options to explore widely. You can pick individual topics that grab your attention or follow a theme that complements both subjects. You could explore:
Gender - what it meant to be a man in Greece and Rome and how gender operates in today's society
Art - Greek and Roman painting and the philosophy of art
Why choose this course?
Past and future – an ide al degree for people interested in both how the past worked and the shape of the future
No set programme – build a degree that suits your interests
Confidence of thinking - develop the skills and confidence to argue your views
Innovative - innovative communication modules in both Philosophy and Classical Civilisation
Get experience - with opportunities for bespoke internships, work placements and volunteering scheme
Future proofing - learn to apply your skills to a wide range of professions
Creative living - unleash your creativity - live in a UNESCO City of Literature, take part in the student-run New Theatre and on-campus Lakeside Arts, experience a vibrant visual arts scene and legendary music venues
Careers overview
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Tuition fees
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£ 23,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
University information

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University League Table
30th
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Campus address
University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England
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Subject ranking
12th out of 24
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078.0 78%9th
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Student satisfaction
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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