Classical Civilisation

From the poetry of Virgil to the Peloponnesian War, explore the conflicts and passions of ancient Greece and Rome

How did the Greeks and Romans live? What were they fighting over? What does their art symbolise? Discover the answers on our fascinating Classical Civilisation study course.

Become au fait with Latin culture and look at the problems of running an empire, while appreciating and evaluating original Virgil and Ovid poetry, two of the most influential writers during the reign of Augustus.

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Match your passion to your academic pursuit. Find a course that makes you never want to stop learning.

Classical Civilisation Course in Cambridge, 16-17

Classical Civlilsation Course in Oxford, 16-17

Classical Civilisation Course in Cambridge, 18-24

Classical Civilisation Course in Oxford, 18-24

Who was Socrates? And how has he shaped Western philosophy?

Learn everything there is to know about the classical Greek philosopher Socrates and why his legend is so prevalent to Western philosophy.

Our highly established tutors will introduce you to ancient Greek culture and society plus discuss the major historical events that defined periods such as the Peloponnesian War.

From textual analysis of Thucydides to learning about Latin culture, we revisit the thrilling stories of the past, understanding their important lessons and the impact they’ve had on our modern lives.

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Our established tutors are experts in their fields of study. Gain the skills and experience you need to excel with a unique, unparalleled learning experience.

Each week, you’ll be able to collaborate with leading academics mirroring the teaching method of the iconic, world-renowned and most respected educational establishments in the UK.

As current and past alumni of top universities, they’re highly specialised, recognised and knowledgeable in their chosen fields and can transfer their academic wisdom to you through interactive learning, independent study, seminars, and tutorials, depending on your age group.

Victoria Fendel BIO

Victoria Beatrix Fendel is a DPhil student at Oxford in her final year. She has taught Biblical Hebrew, Greek and Latin at Basel (Switzerland) and Oxford. Her main research interest is the development, the patterns of usage and the function of languages. Her DPhil focuses on the development of the Greek language, both its internal development after the Classical period and its development in contact with Semitic languages. She holds a Master’s degree in Classics and Ancient Near East Studies.

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