Classics is the study of the civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome, which have had immense influence on the development of western civilisation.

 

Our language, literature, art, drama, philosophy, political and legal systems, and architecture are all derived from Greece and Rome. By studying Classics you are studying the European origins of your own culture.

 

Greece and Rome are fascinating subjects in their own right, and the interdisciplinary nature of Classics means that there are links with almost all other Arts subjects.

 

This major is available for the Bachelor of Arts (BA).

 

The Classics Department offers a single major covering three subjects: Classical Studies, Greek and Latin.

 

Classical Studies covers history, literature, art, archaeology, and mythology.

 

Greek and Latin offer linguistic training and the experience of reading the major works of Greek and Roman literature, drama, history and philosophy in the original languages.

 

You may combine these subjects in whatever proportions suit your interests best.

 

Graduates teach in schools and universities, and work in foreign affairs, trade and industry, university administration, libraries, architecture, drama, museums and journalism.

 

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For advice please contact a University Liaison Officer.

 

Email: classics@otago.ac.nz

 

Write to or visit:

Department of Classics

5th floor, Burns Building

University of Otago

PO Box 56, Dunedin