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BACHELOR OF ARTS - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: ARTS
CAO/MU Apply: MH101
Points: 338
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2023

	Details
	Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history. As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the �fall� of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact. In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and �the barbarian�; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy. All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the �greats� have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney, J.K. Rowling, Mark Zuckerberg, and even Ryan Tubridy! The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.

Details

Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history.
As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the �fall� of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact.

In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and �the barbarian�; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization

Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the �greats� have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney, J.K. Rowling, Mark Zuckerberg, and even Ryan Tubridy!

The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home.

Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.

Entry requirements

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
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How to apply

Course structure

BA Bachelor of Arts � Greek and Roman Civilization � Double Major or as a Minor. Greek and Roman Civilization and one other subject to degree level.

First year

15 credits of Greek and Roman Civilization (group 6)
Plus choose up to 3 other subjects (or Critical Skills) from the 5 groups available (max 1 per group).

Second & third year

Greek and Roman Civilization in a Double Major or Minor with 1 of your first year subjects
Optional 10 credit Electives in second year

Students may apply to study overseas after second year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details.

Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Subject Overview - "Greek and Roman Civilization" changes name to �Classical Studies� from 2025
>Classical Studies involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy, and mythology of the ancient world; a survey that focusses on, but is not limited to, ancient Greece and Rome. The modern world�s engagement with the Classical legacy, our reception of the past, is a key interest too.
>As the original interdisciplinary subject, Classical Studies spans an immense range of human experience over some 1,700 years, from the mythic age of the Greek heroes through to the �fall� of the Roman Empire. The subject offers an all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.
>The complexities and diversity of ancient cultures are studied from many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; civilization and the �barbarian�; ideologies of power and empire; people and elites; gender and sexuality; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
>In Maynooth University, our smaller class sizes and friendly staff allow students to get individual attention and feel at home. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected, and all material is studied in English translation. However, beyond first year there are optional modules in Ancient Greek and Latin should the languages be of interest to students.

15 credit option only in 1st year.
Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
Students who receive an overall 2:1 in first year (with a 2:1 in a Classical subject) may transfer to the BA in Classics in 2nd year.

GC1F15 - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GOD & HEROES: FROM MYTH TO HISTORY	GC151	7.5	1
		MAKING ROME: CULTURE, POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN THE ROMAN REPUBLIC	GC152	7.5	2

Year 2

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

GC2DM - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ATHENS AND SPARTA AT WAR: UNDERSTANDING THUCYDIDES	GC234	5	2
GENDER & SEXUALITY IN THE ANCIENT WORLD	GC235	5	2
HOMERIC EPIC AND EARLY GREECE	GC231	5	1
IMPERIAL ROME, IMPERIAL POWER	GC217	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1A	GC296A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1B	GC296B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2A	GC297A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2B	GC297B	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO GREEK PHILOSOPHY	GC230	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1A	GC298A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1B	GC298B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2A	GC299A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2B	GC299B	5	2
STUDY TOUR	GC233	5	1
TRAGIC TALES FROM CLASSICAL GREECE	GC232	5	2

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

GC2MJ - CLASSICS

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ATHENS AND SPARTA AT WAR: UNDERSTANDING THUCYDIDES	GC234	5	2
GENDER & SEXUALITY IN THE ANCIENT WORLD	GC235	5	2
HOMERIC EPIC AND EARLY GREECE	GC231	5	1
IMPERIAL ROME, IMPERIAL POWER	GC217	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1A	GC296A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1B	GC296B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2A	GC297A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2B	GC297B	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO GREEK PHILOSOPHY	GC230	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1A	GC298A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1B	GC298B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2A	GC299A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2B	GC299B	5	2
STUDY TOUR	GC233	5	1
TRAGIC TALES FROM CLASSICAL GREECE	GC232	5	2

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

GC2SM - GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Credits: 60 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ATHENS AND SPARTA AT WAR: UNDERSTANDING THUCYDIDES	GC234	5	2
GENDER & SEXUALITY IN THE ANCIENT WORLD	GC235	5	2
HOMERIC EPIC AND EARLY GREECE	GC231	5	1
IMPERIAL ROME, IMPERIAL POWER	GC217	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1A	GC296A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1B	GC296B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2A	GC297A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2B	GC297B	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO GREEK PHILOSOPHY	GC230	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1A	GC298A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1B	GC298B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2A	GC299A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2B	GC299B	5	2
STUDY TOUR	GC233	5	1
TRAGIC TALES FROM CLASSICAL GREECE	GC232	5	2

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

GC2MI - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ATHENS AND SPARTA AT WAR: UNDERSTANDING THUCYDIDES	GC234	5	2
GENDER & SEXUALITY IN THE ANCIENT WORLD	GC235	5	2
HOMERIC EPIC AND EARLY GREECE	GC231	5	1
IMPERIAL ROME, IMPERIAL POWER	GC217	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1A	GC296A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1B	GC296B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2A	GC297A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2B	GC297B	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO GREEK PHILOSOPHY	GC230	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1A	GC298A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1B	GC298B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2A	GC299A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2B	GC299B	5	2
STUDY TOUR	GC233	5	1
TRAGIC TALES FROM CLASSICAL GREECE	GC232	5	2

Year 3

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Notes for registration

GC351: this can only be taken by Double Major students if a Greek and Roman Civilization subject mark of 650 or above has been achieved in Year 2.

GC296A, GC296B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC297A, GC297B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC298A, GC298B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC299A, GC299B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC3DM - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
A WORLD FULL OF GODS: RELIGIOUS LIFE IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE	GC316	5	2
ALEXANDER THE GREAT: FIRE FROM HEAVEN	GC313	5	1
DISSERTATION	GC351	10	Year-Long
GREEK LAW AND POLITICAL THEORY	GC318	5	1
HUMANS, NATURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY	GC334	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1A	GC296A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1B	GC296B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2A	GC297A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2B	GC297B	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1A	GC298A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1B	GC298B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2A	GC299A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2B	GC299B	5	2
LOVE, WAR AND POWER IN ROMAN EPIC	GC333	5	1
STUDY TOUR	GC336	5	1
THE CLASSICAL WORLD IN MODERN MEDIA	GC332	5	2

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Notes for registration

GC296A, GC296B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC297A, GC297B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC298A, GC298B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC299A, GC299B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC3MJ - GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
A WORLD FULL OF GODS: RELIGIOUS LIFE IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE	GC316	5	2
ALEXANDER THE GREAT: FIRE FROM HEAVEN	GC313	5	1
DISSERTATION	GC351	10	Year-Long
GREEK LAW AND POLITICAL THEORY	GC318	5	1
HUMANS, NATURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY	GC334	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1A	GC296A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1B	GC296B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2A	GC297A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2B	GC297B	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1A	GC298A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1B	GC298B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2A	GC299A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2B	GC299B	5	2
LOVE, WAR AND POWER IN ROMAN EPIC	GC333	5	1
STUDY TOUR	GC336	5	1
THE CLASSICAL WORLD IN MODERN MEDIA	GC332	5	2

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Notes for registration

GC296A, GC296B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC297A, GC297B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC298A, GC298B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC299A, GC299B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC3SM - GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Credits: 60 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
A WORLD FULL OF GODS: RELIGIOUS LIFE IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE	GC316	5	2
ALEXANDER THE GREAT: FIRE FROM HEAVEN	GC313	5	1
DISSERTATION	GC351	10	Year-Long
GREEK LAW AND POLITICAL THEORY	GC318	5	1
HUMANS, NATURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY	GC334	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1A	GC296A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1B	GC296B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2A	GC297A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2B	GC297B	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1A	GC298A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1B	GC298B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2A	GC299A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2B	GC299B	5	2
LOVE, WAR AND POWER IN ROMAN EPIC	GC333	5	1
STUDY TOUR	GC336	5	1
THE CLASSICAL WORLD IN MODERN MEDIA	GC332	5	2

GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION

Notes for registration

GC296A, GC296B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC297A, GC297B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC298A, GC298B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC299A, GC299B: students cannot take these modules in Year 3 if they were passed in Year 2.

GC3MI - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILISATION

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
A WORLD FULL OF GODS: RELIGIOUS LIFE IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE	GC316	5	2
ALEXANDER THE GREAT: FIRE FROM HEAVEN	GC313	5	1
GREEK LAW AND POLITICAL THEORY	GC318	5	1
HUMANS, NATURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY	GC334	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1A	GC296A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 1B	GC296B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2A	GC297A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREEK, 2B	GC297B	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1A	GC298A	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 1B	GC298B	5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2A	GC299A	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN, 2B	GC299B	5	2
LOVE, WAR AND POWER IN ROMAN EPIC	GC333	5	1
THE CLASSICAL WORLD IN MODERN MEDIA	GC332	5	2

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	Career options: In our fast-changing world, many employers look for graduates who are flexible, creative, and open-minded, who can handle a variety of material and perspectives, conduct independent research, write and communicate effectively. All these qualities and transferable skills are developed throughout the degree in Greek and Roman Civilization. Its interdisciplinary nature is therefore highly valued as an ideal preparation for careers in education, law, politics, consultancy, journalism, librarianship, publishing, and business. Postgraduate study currently include our one year MA in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Thought. A PhD programme is available for suitably qualified candidates. Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. Postgraduate options: Postgraduate study currently include our one year MA in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Thought. A PhD programme is available for suitably qualified candidates. Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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