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UCL Greek & Latin
REF2021 has judged 90% of our department’s research overall to be world-leading or internationally excellent
On that basis, UCL Greek and Latin ranks 2nd in the UK for research in Classics.
Online Hieroglyphic Luwian Seminars
With Dr Mark Weeden. Thursdays from May 5th, 6-8pm UK-time, 10 sessions. Open to all. Register via Eventbrite and a Zoom link will be sent out nearer the time.
Essay competition prizewinners
Congratulations to the winners of our 2021 essay competition for school students!
First Prize
Tasneem Jodiyawalla (Yr 12-13); Simon Rózsa (Yr 10-11)
Second Prize
Eleanor McNeill (Yr 12-13); Beth Lee (Yr 10-11)
Honorary mentions
Madeline Wainwright (Yr 12-13); Katie Cottrell (Yr 10-11)
Ancient World: New Voices
Our new podcast series features postgraduate students' research on fascinating ancient world topics!
BA Ancient World
Students on our BA Ancient World programme talk about their experience. Watch them here.
Staff research
As well as being at the leading edge in their individual research, our staff are also engaged in major (inter)national collaborative projects.
10 reasons to study with us
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Apply now for our undergraduate programmes.
Departmental Newsletter
Read our latest news here.
Student view
Asia Choudhry gives a student's perspective on the Department.
In collaboration with UCL's Department of History and UCL's Institute of Archaeology, the Department offers Greek and Latin and ancient Middle Eastern language and literature; ancient history, art history, and archaeology; philosophy, papyrology, and historical linguistics; reception, film, and intellectual history.
Situated in the heart of London, we are at the centre of an unrivalled range of resources for the study of the ancient world, with London's cultural life on our doorstep.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Department of Greek and Latin are proud holders of an Athena Swan Bronze award.
Green Impact Gold Award
The Department of Greek and Latin have successfully defended our Gold Award in 2021 for the fourth consecutive year, after our inaugural Silver award in 2017.