Teaching & Modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
We use lectures, seminars and 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% |
— |
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written examinations
- Individual or group presentations
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
Required Modules
BA in Classics and the Ancient World (standard route)
There are no required modules in Year 1 for the standard route. Students select from optional modules (see below).
BA in Classics and the Ancient World (accelerated language route)
This route allows students to take both Ancient Greek and Latin and reach an advanced language level by the end of their programme.
Students must take 30 credits from EITHER:
- Beginners Greek Language (30 credits)
- Beginners Latin Language (30 credits)
Summer following year one:
Students must take 15 credits from:
- Intermediate Greek (15 credits)
- Intermediate Latin (15 credits)
Optional Modules
BA in Classics and the Ancient World (standard route)
You are required to take 120 credits from a range of optional modules which may typically include:
- Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome (30 credits)
- Introduction to Ancient History (c 1200 BC- AD 600) (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)
Students may also study ancient languages (Ancient Greek, Latin and, when available, Hittite). Typically, students are not permitted to start two ancient language modules at beginner’s level in Year 1.
With departmental approval, if a student has experience in either Greek or Latin (for example GCSE or equivalent) and wishes to continue this at intermediate or advanced level, and also wishes to start beginner’s Latin or Greek in Year 1, they may do so.
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.
BA in Classics and the Ancient World (accelerated language route)
Students must take the remaining 90 credits of modules from Classics level 4 modules, which may typically include:
- Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome (30 credits)
- Introduction to Ancient History (c 1200 BC- AD 600) (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)
15 credits can be substituted for any level 4 module in the Faculty of Arts and 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