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Classics and Modern Languages

Classics and Modern Languages enables you to combine study of either one or both of Latin and Ancient Greek with a modern language.

The course involves extensive study of major literary texts, alongside training in linguistic skills.

Oxford has the largest Classics department in the world, with unparalleled teaching, library and museum resources and a range of extracurricular activities, including performances of Greek plays and various societies.

The Modern Languages Faculty is one of the largest in the country, with a major research library (the Taylorian) and a modern, well-equipped Language Centre fitted with satellite and computer-assisted language learning facilities. Undergraduates also develop oral proficiency in the modern language by regular contact with native speakers.

Graduates in Classics and Modern Languages go on to careers including the media, teaching, acting, management, advertising and librarianship. Knowledge of a modern language opens up opportunities for internationally-focused careers or careers with international companies or organisations. The Languages Work website has further information about careers using languages website.

Recent Classics and Modern Languages graduates include an investment manager, a trainee solicitor, and a linguist.

It is inter-disciplinary throughout, with papers available from literature, ancient history, philosophy (ancient and modern), art and architecture, philology and language.

Oliver Collopy|Classics (Literae Humaniores)
Admission Criteria

All candidates must take the Classics Admissions Test (CAT) and the Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT). Written work is also required. The standard offer is AAA at A Level or equivalent. More information about admission requirements for the course can be found on the University website.

Number of places

Usually 1

Departments

Faculty of Classics

Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages

Teaching Staff

Organising Tutor
Professor Annette Volfing

Knight Fellow & Tutor in Modern Languages

Miss Charis Jo

Graduate Teaching & Research Scholar in Classics

Dr Katherine New

College Lecturer in Russian Literature & Language

Professor Katrin Kohl

College Lecturer in German

Dr Ole Hinz

German Lektor

Ms Megan Bowler

Non-Stipendiary Lecturer in Classics

Dr Marie Kawthar Daouda

College Lecturer in French | Visiting Students Coordinator

Organising Tutor
Professor Bruno Currie

Mason Monro Fellow in Classics | Professor of Greek Literature

Mrs Stefanie Burkert-Burrows

College Lecturer in German

Dr Luca Castagnoli

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Clarendon Fellow in Ancient Greek Philosophy | Tutor in Philosophy & Classics

Dr Cécile Bishop

Kelleher Fellow in French | Associate Professor of Post-Colonial Francophone Literatures & Cultures| Organising Tutor in French

Dr Alessandra Aloisi

Lecturer in French

Dr Víctor Acedo-Matellán

Fellow & Tutor in Linguistics & Spanish

Dr Tristan Franklinos

College Lecturer in Classics | Dean of Degrees

Mrs Juliane Kerkhecker

Grocyn Lecturer | Fellow & Tutor in Classics | Senior Dean | Steward of the Common Room

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Admission Criteria All candidates are required to sit a test or tests in November (find out more on the University website). Conditional offers are usually AAA at A-level (or equivalent), with A grades required for any language to be studied (except ab initio languages). Candidates have two interviews in the college. As part of the process, candidates are given a short text to read and then discuss with interviewers; they are also expected to discuss their recent reading, both in and out of school.

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Modern Languages (and Linguistics)
Number of places Usually 9 Admission Criteria One piece of marked written work is required for each language you plan to study and in which you will have A2 (or equivalent) before university. In addition, all candidates must submit one piece of marked writing in English. If you are applying for a language which you have not taken at A2 (or equivalent) then you do not need to submit anything in that language. All candidates are required to sit a test or tests in November. Conditional offers: AAA at A-level (or equivalent), with A grades required for any language to be studied (except ab initio languages).

Philosophy and Modern Languages
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