Overview

Classics at University of Cambridge will introduce students to tools and resources for further study and research and equip them to use them effectively.

The course will provide opportunities for successful students to apply for research degrees, including our own MPhil and PhD degrees for which there is a requirement to be able to work confidently with evidence in the original ancient languages.

The course bridges a gap between undergraduate degrees in cognate disciplines (History, Philosophy, English, Classical Civilisation) and postgraduate research degrees in Classics.

The course will also lead to careers in secondary education, usually via a PGCE, that may involve teaching Greek and/or Latin.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of the Advanced Diploma, within the constraints of the course (which may focus on a single author, period or topic), students should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

• knowledge, abilities and skills in reading Greek and/or Latin to a point where students can tackle independently and with confidence authors of whom they have prior experience.

• enhanced understanding of the structure and functioning of the Greek and/or Latin languages.

• a command of Greek and/or Latin vocabulary.

• familiarity with a range of different kinds of Greek and/or Latin.

• experience in reading particular texts and authors that will better equip them for independent reading and research.

• understanding of an aspect of Classics in depth and skills of literary, historical, philosophical, art historical, archaeological or philological analysis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Any two papers out of Greek A, Greek B, Latin A and Latin B (where A is for beginners and B follows on from A). Different strands of each paper can be made available, so as to accommodate as wide a range as possible from complete beginner to upper intermediate.
One paper chosen from a selection of the papers available for examination for Part II of the Classical Tripos (the final year of the undergraduate degree). Offer-holders for the Diploma will receive information before the start of the course about which papers are available.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-28 00:00:00

More details

Applications may be submitted between September and April for entry in the following academic year. They are considered as they are received.

Language

English

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110

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
No prior knowledge of ancient Greek or Latin is required, but experience in learning a language would be advantageous. The admissions process will include a diagnostic test (for candidates with some Greek and/or Latin) and/or a language aptitude test (for candidates with no prior knowledge of Greek and/or Latin).

Tuition Fees

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41332 GBP / year

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17588 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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