HDip in Arts in Greek and Roman Civilisation

University College Cork

The Higher Diploma in Arts Greek and Roman Civilisation is ideal for you if you already have a degree and you wish to study Greek and Roman Civilisation intensively.The course will introduce you to the cultures of the Greeks and Romans, and you will learn how these cultures oversaw the birth and development of the western world, including Christianity.The study of Greek and Roman literary, philosophical and artistic heritage has hugely influenced Western culture, making this course a really important adjunct to the study of all the European literatures, English, history, philosophy, and the history of art.You will take 60 credits worth of modules from a broad range of topics taken by undergraduate students in Greek and Roman Civilisation.These may include modules in ancient Greek or Latin appropriate to your existing level of knowledge, if you so wish. The range of available modules may vary a little from year to year, but normally has a strong emphasis on Greek and Roman history.Modules will include such topics as: Alexander the Great The Julio-Claudian Dynasty The Roman Army The Late Roman Empire The Rise of Christianity.