Greek & Roman Civilisation - Arts

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

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University College Cork

Ireland , Cork

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

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Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Greek & Roman Civilisation - Arts

About

Key facts

A knowledge of Greek & Roman Civilisation is essential for an understanding of the history and culture of Europe, even today

The classes are small after the first year, and permit far more personal attention and discussion than is possible in larger disciplines

The Department of Classics at UCC has a particular strength in the study of Roman history and numismatics (the study of coins)

The Boole Library in UCC has one of the best classical collections in Ireland and provides a marvellous resource for both undergraduates and postgraduates

A unique emphasis is placed on the importance of numismatics (study or collection of currency including coins) as well as the literary evidence in most of the historical lectures.

Disciplines

Arts

Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

To verify if you meet the minimum academic and language requirements visit our qualification comparison page and refer to our International Office page for more information.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Career

The detailed analysis of often contradictory ancient sources, accompanied by a study of the often equally contradictory modern interpretations of the same, will train you in the critical analysis of arguments and evidence in order to encourage rigorous critical and independent thought.