Undergraduate
Online BA
Classical Studies
Is this
programme for me?
BA Classical
Studies offers an insight into the Classical world, and the
cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. These cultures underpin
much of the cultural development of modern Europe, and gave us
great works of literature, the Western philosophical tradition,
and a powerful artistic and architectural vocabulary. It also
bequeathed cultural and political institutions and concepts -
such as democracy and imperialism - that are still of major
relevance today.
The programme therefore offers an education in a range of
disciplines, including philosophy, literature, archaeology and
history. You will learn how to analyse texts and artifacts, to
explore new ideas critically, and to broaden your perspective on
the world.
Programme aims
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to provide
you with opportunities to explore the diverse range of ancient
world studies, and to develop knowledge and understanding of
Classical antiquity
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to cultivate
a broad range of skills - the ability to think critically,
assess evidence of many kinds and express ideas with precision
- all of which are highly valued by employers. These skills
can be transferred to many different careers or provide a
grounding for further academic study.
Programme
structure
The degree
consists of 12 units.
Prestige
The programme
has been developed by academics within the Department of
Classics at Royal Holloway, University of London, rated in the
top category for teaching and research.
Flexible study
period, flexible payment
You have
between 3-8 years to complete the programme. You can choose to
pay the total fee £8,785 (£9,228
from 1st September 2008)
in advance or pay as you go (a
one-off registration fee plus a fee for each unit studied).
An innovative
approach to learning
The programme
is offered online and is fully supported by an online learning
environment (OLE), which functions rather like a virtual
classroom. The OLE allows you to:
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access your
study materials
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take part in
discussions/seminars with your tutor and other students
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receive
notices, seminar dates, project support and other
programme-related information
-
ask questions
regarding the administration of the programme
-
seek help for
technical problems that you may encounter.
Study
support/materials
There are
various ways in which you can engage in online networking and
communication on the programme:
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Online
seminars moderated by a tutor
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A course
tutor, available to support the course from the time you
register through to the time of your examination
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Peer to peer
support. You are encouraged to exchange ideas with fellow
students on the course and to organise mutual support via
email
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Student cafe.
An informal space within the OLE where you can socialise.
When you
register the University will send you:
-
a Student
Handbook
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a copy of the
Regulations
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The Arts Good
Study Guide
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Textbooks
(for some courses)
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CD-ROMs
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Username and
password to allow you to log on to the OLE.
Summary of key dates
|
Application deadline |
30 June |
|
Registration deadline |
31 August |
|
Programme
starts |
October |
|
Examinations take place |
May |
