| | "Greek and Roman Civilization" changes name to “Classical Studies” from 2025 BA Bachelor of Arts – Classical Studies – Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor. Classical Studies and one other subject to degree level. 1st year - 15 credits of Classical Studies (group 6)
- Plus choose up to 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the 5 groups available (max 1 per group). Subject Groups
2nd & 3rd year - Classical Studies in a Double Major, Major/Minor or Minor with 1 of your 1st year subjects
- Optional modules in both Ancient Greek and Latin are also available
- Optional Study Tour module available
- Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year
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 1 | | | 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:  | | | | Year 2 | | | 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.
| GC2DM - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | 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.
| GC2MJ - CLASSICS | Credits: 40 Not compulsory: | 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.
| GC2SM - GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILIZATION | Credits: 60 Not compulsory: | 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.
| GC2MI - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 3 | | | 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.
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 | Compulsory | |  | 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 | | 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.
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 | Compulsory | | | 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 | | 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.
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 | Compulsory | | | 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 | | 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.
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 | Compulsory | | | 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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