University of St Andrews

This programme will involve study of Classical Studies at an advanced, research-led level in which students will gain an understanding of how knowledge is created, advanced and renewed. The programme will encourage in all students a desire to pursue independent learning with curiosity, integrity, accuracy and intellectual rigour.

This is a 48-month programme of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts (International Honours). As with all St Andrews programmes, it is made up of credit bearing modules. Students must earn 480 credits over the duration of the programme, with 120 credits normally earned each academic year. Typically, the first two years of study include core modules specific to the programme as well as other modules chosen from a range of options (in some cases, including modules from a different Faculty). The remaining years offer advanced research-led learning through modules that provide a programme-specific curriculum.

Typically, the first two years of study include core modules specific to the programme as well as other modules chosen from a range of options (in some cases, including modules from a different Faculty). The remaining years offer advanced research-led learning through modules that provide a programme-specific curriculum. For information about core and optional modules for each programme, please consult the Programme Requirements, which can be found at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/reqs/2017-18/list.html?v=ug

These requirements describe the detailed structure of the course and link to the contents of all the modules that can be included in the programme. Teaching, learning and assessment are progressive, with both the content and methods of delivery changing to suit the increasing level of complexity in the material, and independence of students, as they work through the programme.

The Joint Degree in Classics offers an impressive range of modules that students can take without losing the depth of focus by following either a Language or Ancient History/ Archaeology pathway. The teaching expertise of the two departments is complementary to an unusual degree; by working together the two departments can offer a unique range of modules. For example, the Joint Degree allows students to pursue coursework in Etruscan archaeology and Egyptology (in William & Mary) as well as modules in Late Antique and Bronze Age Archaeology (in St Andrews): this unusual combination of modules is hard to find in any single department. The Programme also provides Greek and Latin language students with a more flexible degree, one which can be tailored more to your level of study between the two institutions.
Undertaking a Classics degree in both campuses will also allow students a wider range of postgraduate opportunities in the North American and United Kingdom: this Programme is the only one which bridges both systems. As a student on the Programme, you will have the unique advantage of knowing the UK and US systems well should you wish to make postgraduate applications.
Joint Degree students will be able to experience opportunities offered by William & Mary such as conferences and internships as well as opportunities for travel to and integrated study of the ancient world as offered by St Andrews. While one of these opportunities would be considered a bonus in any degree offered by a Classics School, to have such a wide range on the Joint Degree is highly unusual.

In the course of this programme students will develop programme-specific skills. On completing the programme students should be able to demonstrate the graduate attributes outlined below.

Students will engage with independent and group study in a supportive framework of teaching and learning. The strategy is to use methods of teaching and assessment that will facilitate learning appropriate to the aims of the degree programme. The following methods will be employed where appropriate to the level of study and the particular content of each module in the programme.

Assessment can be a blend of diagnostic work to determine student needs, formative work submitted for assessment and feedback (but not necessarily for academic credit) or summative work submitted for academic credit.

Students' scholarship skills (in, for example, academic writing, information gathering and academic conduct) will be supported and developed through this programme. The following will be available, where appropriate to the level of study and the particular content of each module in the programme.