Studying Classics and Modern Languages at Oxford gives you a chance to examine how classical literature and culture have shaped their modern counterparts.
Here are some general resources related to Classics and Modern Languages.
Overview 🔗 🌟 A comprehensive overview of the course with an outline of its structure, entry requirements, and more.
Course video 🔗 🌟 Listen to the perspectives of tutors and students on Classics and Modern Languages.
Alternative Prospectus 🔗 An overview written by students on the Classics and Modern Languages course.
From the Oxford course page: “Candidates are not required to have studied Greek or Latin at the point of application. Course I is designed for candidates with Greek and/or Latin to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or equivalent. Course II is tailored for candidates without an A-level or other qualifications in either Greek or Latin. Classics II candidates would usually be expected to have studied the modern language before, or to speak it at home or school.”
Further course information 🔗 The Faculty of Classics gives an explanation of the differences between the 4 and the 5 year courses.
Handbook 🔗 🌟 This webpage hosts all the Undergraduate Course Handbooks from the Faculty of Classics, including for Classics and Modern Languages.
Subject notes for Classics and Modern Languages from Jesus College 🔗 This contains information about the admissions process and the course itself.
Joint Schools degrees with Modern Languages video 🔗 This video discusses all of the joint honours Modern Languages degrees (including Classics, English, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, or a Middle Eastern language).
Classics and French student video 🔗 🌟 This 20-minute video gives a student perspective on lots of different aspects of the course.
Suggested reading and resources 🔗 🌟 This page has suggestions of what to read for every undergraduate subject, as well as information about Classics and Modern Languages related research at Oxford.
All candidates must take both the Classics Admissions Test (CAT) 🔗 and the Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT) 🔗 as part of their application. Find out more information about these here.
CAT advice video 🔗 A video on how to prepare for the Classics Admissions Test by the Faculty of Classics.
InsideUni Classics and Modern Languages interview experiences 🔗 🌟 Current students talk about their interview experience, as well as sharing some tips. We’re biased, but we think they’re useful!