Admissions - Subjects

 CLASSICS

3 –YEAR COURSE   ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS Latin (to A-level)   DESIRABLE SUBJECTS Greek (A-level or GCSE

These notes describe the admissions procedure and the teaching of Classics at Queens', and should be read in conjunction with the relevant sections of the Cambridge University Undergraduate Prospectus.  Prior to interview, applicants will be asked to submit teo pieces of work completed during their normal studies. Conditions are tailored to the individual circumstances of applicant and school.  We realise that few schools now offer Greek and applications are welcomed from candidates who have not studied Greek at school or who have not reached A‑level standard. The Classics Faculty makes special provision for such students in the form of an `Intensive Greek Course' which begins a week before the Michaelmas Term and continues throughout the first year.  It is a requirement of the Faculty that students who embark on this course should also have attended a Summer School in Greek during the vacation before they come to Cambridge.  Further details of this will be given at interview.   The Classics Faculty runs an 'Intensive Latin Course' and a ‘Beginners Latin Course’, so that applications will also be considered from candidates who have studied Latin only to GCSE standard or not at all.  Such candidates take a four-year course, beginning (or continuing) Latin in their first year and beginning Greek in their second. Strong motivation and potential are the most important qualities which are looked for in all applicants. The Director of Studies in Classics is Professor James Diggle, who teaches Greek and Latin language and literature and composition.  He arranges for teaching in such areas as Ancient History, Philosophy, and Archaeology, to be given by other members of the Classics Faculty who are experts in those subjects. An undergraduate reading Part I of the Tripos may expect to have between two and three hours of supervision each week. One hour will consist of a translation and discussion class. Another weekly supervision will be based on essay work. Those who wish to offer composition (an optional exercise) are encouraged to do so. A booklet on Classics at Cambridge may be obtained free of charge from The Secretary, Faculty of Classics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA Telephone 01223 335152.  Or view the Faculty website on www.classics.cam.ac.uk January 2004

4-YEAR  COURSE   ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS None   DESIRABLE SUBJECTS Modern Language (A-level)