Greek and Latin (Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma) provide a self-contained period of structured but challenging study for anyone who wishes to pursue their interest in both the Greek and Latin languages.
This programme focuses exclusively on the acquisition and/or development of the Ancient Greek and Latin languages. Our language teaching system is split into different levels, allowing students to study each language from beginner level right up to advanced.
Each year two texts/authors are chosen for each language; one text is prose, the other is verse. The texts and authors change each year and you will have the opportunity to read both canonical and non-canonical authors.
Examples of works studied in the past few years are:
- In Latin - Petronius, Columella, Ovid, Claudian and Statius
- In Greek - The Homeric Hymns, Plato, Diodirus, Sophocles and Euripides
Course details
- Online
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
These programmes offer students the opportunity to focus on the acquisition and/or development of both Greek and Latin and can be started at beginners, the intermediate or advanced level depending on their linguistic ability.
The PGDip is a postgraduate degree comprised of 120 credits (three taught modules) of postgraduate study. Part-time students are normally expected to complete the programme over a period no longer than two years, taking 60 credits per year.
The PGCert is a postgraduate degree comprised of 60 credits (two taught modules) of postgraduate study.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
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Further information
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The entry requirement for these degrees is a 2.2 undergraduate degree. In addition, the School encourages students with an equivalent and appropriate professional qualification or significant and relevant professional experience to apply.
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Our language degrees in Greek and Latin involve a wide range of assessment methods. In addition to traditional essays and exams, you will be assessed through commentaries and in-class tests. This variety of assessment helps develop skills in presenting material in clear, professional, and a lucid manner, whether orally or in writing.
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There will be no mandatory additional costs to study beyond the payment of tuition. Students should be prepared to incur the basic costs associated with study such as transport and may wish to purchase coffees, snacks or other sundry items on campus.
Many students also choose to invest in study support tools such as laptops over the course of their study, though this is not a programme requirement. Any activities related to study or student life which bear a cost beyond tuition will be optional, and the expense shall be clearly communicated to students at the time of registration.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The programme provides a strong foundation for postgraduate work, by laying particular stress on the languages.
The course also provides a professional qualification for teachers or others seeking Continuing Professional Development.