Teaching & Modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
At King’s all students on a taught Programme are allocated a personal tutor who will play a key role in helping you get the most of your studies, providing support and encouragement for your time at university.
Personal tutors provide you with the opportunity periodically to take stock of your learning, academic progress and general wellbeing as you progress through your studies, offering guidance on how to seek further support if you need it, and how to access the range of opportunities available to you as a King’s student.
|
Year |
Percentage of time in scheduled learning and teaching activities |
Percentage of time in guided independent study |
Percentage of time on placements |
|
1 |
19% |
81% |
— |
|
2 |
13% |
87% |
— |
|
3 |
11% |
89% |
— |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Practical Examinations
- Written examinations
- Individual or group presentations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include coursework, written examinations and individual or group presentations. The contribution of coursework and examinations to your final mark will depend on your choice of modules.
Modules
Year
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits per year.
Required Modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- Introduction to Ancient History (c 1200 BC- AD 600) (30 credits)
Optional Modules
In addition, you are required to take 90 credits, which may include 30 credits of Ancient Greek or Latin or, when available, Hittite language, from a range of optional modules which may typically include:
- Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome (30 credits)
- Greek & Latin Literature and Thought: An Introduction (30 credits)
- Introduction to the Byzantine world (15 credits)
- Receptions of the past: The Hellenic world from antiquity to today (15 credits)
With the approval of your tutor, you may also choose to substitute one Classics module from any of the appropriate 15-credit Level 4 (Year 1) modules offered by the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
AAB
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
10 September 2025