Classical Civilisation and Philosophy
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: QV85 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, with distinction in 24 credits at Level 3 and 21 Level 3 credits graded Merit.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Extended Project
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE requirements - English grade c ( numeric grade 4)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus 1 A Level grade B
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades BB
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Scottish Highers ABBB.
Scottish Higher
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Considered alongside A Levels
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About this course
Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.
**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**
No previous knowledge of either subject is needed. 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, such as:
- 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
**Combine with other subjects**
You can also combine Classical Civilisation and Philosophy with other subjects with our Liberal Arts BA.
Modules
We know everyone comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences so our first year ensures you have the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive and helps you build relationships with your fellow students
The first year ensures everyone has the same foundations in both subjects, no matter what your background or experience. Alongside core modules you'll also be able to choose optional topics - deepen existing knowledge or explore unfamiliar topics.
In Year two, you have a free choice of modules split equally between the two subjects. Carry on with a particular topic or investigate something new as your interests develop.
If you want to do a Classical Civilisation dissertation in year three you'll need to take the Extended Source Study module this year.
Our Work Placement module allows you to develop valuable professional experience.
In Year Three, you again have a free choice of modules and can bias your selection to one subject or the other if you want to specialise.
If you opt to write a dissertation you can do this in either subject or combine both into a single piece of work.
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