Classical Studies

About this course

Classical studies is the academic exploration of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, encompassing their history, literature, philosophy, religion, mythology, art, architecture and archaeology. It is a discipline that takes the ancient world seriously on its own terms while also examining how classical antiquity has shaped and continues to shape Western culture, law, political thought and aesthetic values. Far from being a purely backward-looking subject, classical studies trains you to read across a wide range of sources, to think comparatively and to engage with some of the most enduring questions about human nature and social organisation. At the University of Winchester this three-year programme takes an explicitly multidisciplinary approach. You will establish your framework through the study of key events, figures, themes and concepts drawn from history, literature, mythology, phil

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 35 / 100Librarians and Related Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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