Greek & Roman Civilization Joint Major (GCJ1)

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This programme is aimed at students who are interested in ancient Greece and Rome. Classics studies the past, both for its own sake and for its relevance to the present. Classics is an international discipline, studying cultures different from our own which are also the basis of Western civilization. The Greek and Roman Civilization programme is interdisciplinary, comprising history, literature, art, archaeology, and philosophy. Students have the opportunity to examine ancient artefacts in the Classical Museum, and to go on a study tour of Greece. We aim to inspire students with our passion for the subject, and inform their learning by our expertise. Students learn how to research the subject, think critically about it, and present their work both orally and in writing. Teaching is a mixture of lectures and small-group work, and makes full use of online resources. A range of assessment methods is used which enables students to demonstrate their achievement of the learning outcomes for different modules. 


1 - synthesize information from a wide range of primary and secondary sources about Greek and Roman history, literature, art, archaeology, and philosophy
2 - analyse primary evidence, place it in its context, and assess its reliability
3 - analyse and interpret important examples of literary, historical, philosophical, or scientific texts
4 - articulate a critical appreciation of important artistic works and key aspects of material culture
5 - demonstrate understanding of diverse academic viewpoints on the interpretation and evaluation of the civilizations of Greece and Rome
6 - analyse the values and achievements of ancient Greece and Rome, and articulate their relevance to later historical periods and cultures
7 - work independently, manage their own workload, take responsibility for submitting assignments on time, and understand the importance of good timekeeping
8 - submit written work which is coherently argued, backed up by evidence, well-presented, and documented in an academic format appropriate to the discipline
9 - deliver oral presentations clearly and confidently, and engage constructively in group discussions

Graduates have highly valued skills including research and data analysis, presentation and discussion of opposing viewpoints, and writing English to a high standard. Graduates have pursued various careers, such as:

 




  • Advertising

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  • Journalism

  • Teaching

  • IT

  • Law

  • Business



    You can continue your study of the ancient world at UCD, with a taught MA in Classics and a research degree – MLitt or PhD. For details, see www.ucd.ie/classics/postgraduateprogrammes


Stage 2

Choose four option modules

Stage 3

Choose five option modules.

Stage 4

Choose five option modules.

Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
GRC20220 Greeks, Romans, and Barbarians Autumn 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - A)4 OF:
Choose four option modules
     
GRC20010 Alexander and his Successors Autumn 5
GRC20290 The Comedies of Aristophanes Autumn 5
GRC20030 Early Roman Empire Spring 5
GRC20230 Heracles the Hero Spring 5
GRC20240 Piracy in World History Spring 5
GRC20270 The Athenian Empire Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - A)4 OF:
Choose four option modules
     
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN4OF:
Students can either select select 4 modules, including the 10 credit modules, OR 5 modules without the 10 credit module.
     
GRC20010 Alexander and his Successors Autumn 5
GRC20290 The Comedies of Aristophanes Autumn 5
GRC30010 Ancient Medicine and Society Autumn 5
GRC30070 Family Life in Ancient Greece Autumn 5
GRC30290 Magic in the Ancient World Autumn 5
GRC40160 Greek Tragedy in Ireland Autumn 10
GRC20030 Early Roman Empire Spring 5
GRC20230 Heracles the Hero Spring 5
GRC20240 Piracy in World History Spring 5
GRC20270 The Athenian Empire Spring 5
GRC30080 The Oedipus Myth Spring 5
GRC30320 Classics in Popular Culture Spring 5
GRC30330 Death and the Afterlife in the Ancient World Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN4OF:
Students can either select select 4 modules, including the 10 credit modules, OR 5 modules without the 10 credit module.
     
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN4OF:
Students can either select select 4 modules, including the 10 credit modules, OR 5 modules without the 10 credit module.
     
GRC20010 Alexander and his Successors Autumn 5
GRC20290 The Comedies of Aristophanes Autumn 5
GRC30010 Ancient Medicine and Society Autumn 5
GRC30070 Family Life in Ancient Greece Autumn 5
GRC30290 Magic in the Ancient World Autumn 5
GRC40160 Greek Tragedy in Ireland Autumn 10
GRC20030 Early Roman Empire Spring 5
GRC20230 Heracles the Hero Spring 5
GRC20240 Piracy in World History Spring 5
GRC20270 The Athenian Empire Spring 5
GRC30080 The Oedipus Myth Spring 5
GRC30320 Classics in Popular Culture Spring 5
GRC30330 Death and the Afterlife in the Ancient World Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN4OF:
Students can either select select 4 modules, including the 10 credit modules, OR 5 modules without the 10 credit module.
     
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHACS001 Stage 3 - 50.00%
Stage 2 - 50.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47

BHACS011 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 2 - 50.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47

BHACS023 Stage 3 - 70.00%
Stage 2 - 30.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47


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