Do you love reading and theatre? Are you fascinated by Greek Mythology? Are you interested in Religion, Philosophy, Art, History and Politics? If so, Classical Civilization is the subject you are looking for, taking you through the birth of Western thought and culture to its influence and reception today. An interest in literature is a key part of this course with an in-depth study of Epic poetry from Ancient Greece and Rome as well as two of the greatest Tragedies ever written and a comedy that is still shocking, all in English translations. You will develop skills to help you interpret the ideas and history of the Ancient Greek and Roman societies through looking at literary sources, archaeological evidence and modern scholarship. You will meet a range of top academics who come to give regular talks. You will attend plays, film screenings and lectures as well as visiting museums with the opportunity of visits to Rome and Athens. Students of classical civilisation continue into a wide range of degree courses which develop their understanding of the classical world. Students from LaSWAP have also gone on to pursue degrees in a wide range of subjects, including archaeology, medicine.