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• If you would like to immerse yourself in the ancient languages, you can study Latin as a subject in its own right, all the way up to degree level and in this  programme you will not only study the Latin language, but will also be encouraged to read widely in the literature and culture of ancient Rome.
• In first year the emphasis is on language acquisition, which means that in second and third year you will be able to read, in the original language, classical texts by literary giants such as Cicero, Ovid and Virgil.
• In this programme you will not only study the Latin language, but will also be encouraged to read widely in the literature and culture of ancient Rome. The focus throughout the course is therefore not only on the language but on acquiring critical skills and a broader knowledge of the ancient Roman world, its literature, schools of thought and ways of life. This course is intended for beginners, and no previous knowledge of the subject is required.

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish
English
Language
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature student applicants who have a disability 

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2021 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline. 

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

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Categories of applicant:

• School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
• Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
• EU/EFTA/UK students
• International students (outside the EU)
• QQI (Further Education) students
• Transferring students
• Deferring students

Students may apply to study overseas after 2nd 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 3

DOUBLE MAJOR LATIN Latin at Maynooth goes all the way back to the foundation of the first college here in 1795, and is still central to the Arts and Humanities. Latin (language) is available at beginner and non-beginner levels and may be combined with one or both of Greek or Greek and Roman Civilization as part of the Single Major BA degree in Classics, either from the start of first year or in second year. If you would like to immerse yourself in the ancient languages, you can study Latin as a subject in its own right, all the way up to degree level and in this  programme you will not only study the Latin language, but will also be encouraged to read widely in the literature and culture of ancient Rome. In first year the emphasis is on language acquisition, which means that in second and third year you will be able to read, in the original language, classical texts by literary giants such as Cicero, Ovid and Virgil. In this programme you will not only study the Latin language, but will also be encouraged to read widely in the literature and culture of ancient Rome. The focus throughout the course is therefore not only on the language but on acquiring critical skills and a broader knowledge of the ancient Roman world, its literature, schools of thought and ways of life. This course is intended for beginners, and no previous knowledge of the subject is required. LN3DM - LATIN Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INDEPENDENT LATIN TEXTUAL STUDY LN307 5 1 LATIN ESSAY PROJECT LN308 5 2 LATIN TEXT 1 (ADVANCED) LN301 5 1 LATIN TEXT 2 (ADVANCED) LN302 5 1 LATIN TEXT 3 (ADVANCED) LN303 5 2 LATIN TEXT 4 (ADVANCED) LN304 5 2

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• Postgraduate study may be possible through our two-year MA in Classics, our one-year MA in Classical Studies or our one year MA in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Thought. A PhD programme is available for suitably qualified candidates.

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