Latin

Why study Latin?

Learning Latin will enrich your linguistic and cultural skills. It provides a solid foundation for Romance languages like Spanish and French, and is used in a wide range of disciplines, from history and classical literature to law and medicine.

About the modules

Our Latin modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.

Available on an academic year or semester basis, the modules aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.

Levels

If you are unsure about your level, let us know when applying and we will invite you for a short interview to understand your previous experience and current needs.

Beginner

Choose this level if you are a complete beginner, have learnt some vocabulary with Duolingo, or studied the language during secondary school (pre-GCSE) but have not engaged with the language since then.

• Academic year: LAS125 Latin Beginner (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS158 Latin Beginner 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS192 Latin Beginner 2 (10 credits)

Intermediate

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Beginner, have a GCSE grades 7-9, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS298 Latin Intermediate (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2125 Latin Intermediate 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2117 Latin Intermediate 2 (10 credits)

Apply now

Once you have decided on the appropriate level for you, apply using the following form. If the applications are not currently open, you will be directed to register your interest instead.

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