BA Hons Greek and Roman Civilisation

at University College Cork

Year 1 Module

• GR1001 Greek and Roman Civilisation (15 credits)
   

This course covers the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, from Rome's foundation, c. 753BC, until the eclipse of Greek and Roman culture in the East, c. AD750. This includes the study of mythology, literature (poetry, prose, drama), art, architecture, and military and political history. No knowledge of the ancient languages is required, but you will also be given the opportunity to learn some Greek or Latin if you wish to do so.
 

Year 2

You choose from a variety of modules according to availability and interest. The topics will include:

• Greek Epic Literature

• The Rise of Christianity

• Roman Imperial History AD14-68

• Greek Mythology

• Roman Epic Literature.
   

Year 3

You choose from a variety of modules according to availability and interest. The topics will include:

• Alexander the Great

• The Christian Gospels

• Ireland and the Roman World

• Spectacle in the Roman World.

Leaving Certificate entry requirements:
 

At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• English  
• O6/H7    
   
•  Irish    
• O6/H7    
   
• Other Language
• O6/H7    
   

Additional requirements: There are further subject-specific requirements for subjects on offer through the BA. You can find out details on language-specific entry requirements in the points-to-note section in the Arts and Arts (International) pages of the UCC calendar.

Mature students:  Applicants should apply directly through the CAO, include a statement of interest, and must apply for and sit the MSAP exam.  Approximately four places are available to mature applicants.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations

The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
 

There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.

IELTS*    

• 6.5 Overall

• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT    
 

• 90 Overall

• Listening 20

• Reading 19

• Speaking 21

• Writing 20

The fees for BA Hons Greek and Roman Civilisation may vary from  - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

The detailed analysis of often contradictory ancient sources, accompanied by a study of the often equally contradictory modern interpretations of the same, will train you in the critical analysis of arguments and evidence in order to encourage rigorous critical and independent thought.