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Our Durham Department of Classics and Ancient History is one of the largest in the UK, and enjoys a high reputation in this country and internationally.
We have a large number of full-time academic staff, who between them specialise in the languages, literature, history, culture and philosophy of the Greco-Roman world, as well as its impact on later centuries up to the present day. We offer students a wide range of modules within our three Single Honours programmes - Ancient History, Classics, and Classical Civilisation - and two Joint Honours programmes, Ancient History & Archaeology and Ancient, Medieval & Modern History.
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Studying Classics at Durham was the best academic choice I have made in my life so far. The courses are rigorous and yet still gave me the chance to explore new avenues that I never expected. It's here that I fell in love with ancient philosophy. Couple this with one of the most supportive environments at the entire university and I can promise you that you will have the time of your life studying Classics and Ancient History here.
Arved Kirschbaum, Senior Librarian
Graduated BA Classics 2018, MA Classics 2019
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