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Study with world-leading experts and explore how the ancient world shapes today’s art and ideas.
Our programmes draw on expertise from across UCL, including the Departments of History and the Institute of Archaeology.
Our study areas include:
- Greek, Latin and ancient Middle Eastern languages and literature
- Ancient history, art history and archaeology
- Philosophy, papyrology and historical linguistics
- Classical reception, film and intellectual history.
Why study with us
We offer a broad and challenging range of BA degrees. Develop your skills in analysis, organisation, writing and presentation.
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Find out more about our BA, MA, and PhD degrees, postdoctoral research, lifelong learning, and summer schools.
Our research
UCL Greek and Latin is a leading international centre for study and research in the ancient world.
Podcast series
Ancient World: New Voices
Our new podcast series features the research of UCL's staff and students on fascinating topics relating to the ancient world.
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10 reasons to study with us
We one of the leading departments in the country for the study of the ancient world. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and research through our teaching, publications and talks.
Performing Aristophanes in Early Modern Translations
Students from UCL and Parma reimagined Aristophanes’ Wealth using early modern translations in a theatre workshop exploring power and inequality.
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For general queries, please contact the Classics Office.
Postal address
Department of Greek and Latin,
University College London,
Gower Street,
London WC1E 6BT
