对丰富的古典主义历史的理解为学生提供了敏锐的视角，可以通过它观看现代世界。现在我们面对的许多问题都在古代地中海地区经历过，当时的人们进行了深刻的讨论：文化特征，滥用政治权力和煽动者的兴起，自然养育的辩论，难民和寻求庇护者的困境，帝国主义和殖民主义等具有问题的性质。我们所知道的诸如民主，哲学，戏剧，修辞学和心理学等重要概念的词汇恰恰是希腊语的起源，表明它们是古希腊的发明。同样，罗马的文化遗产影响深远，尤其是在文学，艺术方面，尤其是在建筑，行政和立法方面。
Studies in Latin and/or Greek can be combined with the study of non-language papers as part of a student's overall course load. You can study the ancient world through the medium of the two ancient languages, and/or examine the literature, philosophy, religion, history and art of the ancient world through translations of the original texts and through material culture. Courses in Latin and Greek are offered from Beginners to Advanced levels, knowledge of one or both ancient languages will greatly enhance students' understanding of all aspects of the Greco-Roman world.<br>The BA (Hons) year follows completion of the three-year BA degree and is in many ways the culmination of a course of study. It is indispensable for students considering further postgraduate academic work and can also bring career benefits in non-academic areas. Many employers find it attractive and, in some professions, a postgraduate degree translates directly into higher salaries and prospects.