University of Birmingham - Kaplan Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy BA
University of Birmingham - Kaplan

University of Birmingham - Kaplan

Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy BA

Golden Hind, United Kingdom

BA

English

Aug 2024

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The BA in Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient texts and philosophical ideas. Students engage with works from key periods of classical thought, analyzing their influence on modern culture and intellectual frameworks.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in education, writing, research, and cultural heritage organizations. Opportunities also exist in publishing, academia, and media, where analytical and critical thinking skills are highly valued.

Embrace the diversity of Greek and Roman culture as well as acquiring philosophical skills to engage critically with some of the deepest and most difficult questions human beings have ever been asked. You will have access to world-class Philosophy talent in fields as diverse as Metaphysics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Epistemology, Ethics, Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy of Mind.

On the Classical side you will work with plays, poems, and speeches that have come down to us from antiquity, and study the monument, religion and mythology that make up classical civilisation.

Classical compulsory modules introduce you to the history and literature of Greece and Rome, before taking you to the heart of their cultures. Optional module choice is wide, focusing not just on Greece and Rome, but Egypt and Western Asia too, and you have the option to study ancient languages.

Philosophy compulsory modules introduce you to quintessential philosophical problems and in the second and final years of your course, you will have the flexibility to study the subjects that most interest you.