Greek and Latin (Part-time) (PGDip)
The Greek and Latin Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma offer a focused and rewarding opportunity for anyone passionate about the Greek and Latin languages. This programme provides a structured study environment designed to help students develop their skills in Ancient Greek and Latin, whether starting as a beginner or looking to build on existing knowledge. The course caters to all levels of language proficiency, from beginner to advanced levels, ensuring that each student can progress at their own pace.
The course’s primary aim is to support language acquisition and language development. The unique teaching structure allows you to explore the classical texts and delve deeply into the world of Classics. Each year, two works are selected for study in both Greek and Latin. For each language, one text is prose and the other is verse, offering a well-rounded approach to both literary forms. The selection of authors changes annually, which ensures a fresh and engaging experience for students. This means you will study both canonical authors and non-canonical authors, gaining a broad perspective on ancient literature.
In recent years, the Latin works studied have included texts by Petronius, Columella, Ovid, Claudian, and Statius. For the Greek texts, students have explored works like the Homeric Hymns, Plato, Diodorus, Sophocles, and Euripides. These authors represent a rich diversity of styles and themes, from philosophy and history to epic poetry and tragedy.
The programme offers a comprehensive approach to mastering these ancient languages, making it an excellent choice for anyone interested in pursuing further academic study or simply deepening their understanding of ancient literature. Whether you are looking to explore the beauty of Latin verse or the depth of Greek philosophy, this course will provide the tools and resources you need to succeed.
Course details
- Online
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our approach to learning and teaching focuses on offering a flexible and supportive environment. We aim to engage students at all levels of their Greek and Latin languages studies, providing both structured teaching and opportunities for independent exploration of classical texts. Our programme is designed to develop a deep understanding of Ancient Greek and Latin, emphasising language mastery and critical analysis.
In Year A, you will start with Intensive Greek I and Intensive Greek II, laying the groundwork for your study of the language. Advanced modules will cover Greek historiography and Short Poetic Forms, deepening your engagement with ancient literature. In Latin, Intensive Latin I and Intensive Latin II will develop your language skills, leading to the exploration of Latin Epic and Republican Prose.
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Year B will also enhance your skills with Intensive Greek I and Intensive Greek II, followed by more specialised studies in Greek oratory and the Medea Stories. For Latin, after completing Intensive Latin I and Intensive Latin II, you will explore Augustan love poetry and Neronian Prose. These modules provide a comprehensive understanding of both canonical and non-canonical authors in Greek and Latin.
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Ratings and Rankings
Further information
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2:2 honours degree 
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or UWTSD recognised equivalent.
Alternative entry routes 
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Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Master’s degree.
Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Master’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Our language degrees in Greek and Latin involve a wide range of assessment methods. In addition to traditional essays and exams, you will be assessed through commentaries and in-class tests. This variety of assessment helps develop skills in presenting material in clear, professional, and a lucid manner, whether orally or in writing.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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There will be no mandatory additional costs to study beyond the payment of tuition. Students should be prepared to incur the basic costs associated with study such as transport and may wish to purchase coffees, snacks or other sundry items on campus.
Many students also choose to invest in study support tools such as laptops over the course of their study, though this is not a programme requirement. Any activities related to study or student life which bear a cost beyond tuition will be optional, and the expense shall be clearly communicated to students at the time of registration.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The programme provides a strong foundation for postgraduate work, by laying particular stress on the languages.
The course also provides a professional qualification for teachers or others seeking Continuing Professional Development.