PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title:
Greek and English
Final award (BSc, MA etc):
B.A.
(where stopping off points exist they should be
detailed here and defined later in the document)
UCAS code:
Q7Q3
(where applicable)
Intake cohort(s) to which this
programme specification is applicable:
2016
(e.g. from 2015 intake onwards)
Awarding institution/body:
University College London
Teaching institution:
University College London
Faculty:
Arts & Humanities
Parent Department:
Greek and Latin
(the Department responsible for the administration of
the programme)
Web page address:
www.ucl.ac.uk/classics
(if applicable)
Method of study:
full-time
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the
programme:
A levels:
AAB to include a grade A in Ancient Greek and English
Pass in a further subject at AS level or equivalent.
GCSE: English Language at grade B, plus Mathematics at grade
C. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign
language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is
required.
IB diploma:
36 points to include grade 7 at higher level in Ancient Greek
and English.
Other qualifications:
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Length of the programme:
3 years
(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such
as study abroad or placements in industry)
Level on Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
(see Guidance notes)
Level 6
Relevant subject benchmark statement
(SBS)
(see guidance notes on programme specifications)
Brief outline of the structure of the
programme / its assessment:
(see guidance notes on programme specifications)
Board of Examiners:
Classics and Ancient History (including Byzantine Studies and
Modern Greek) (2014)
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-classics14.pdf)
English (2015)
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-English15.pdf)
Students will be taking half their courses in Greek and Latin and
in English for each of the three years. In Greek and Latin these
will include one language-based course each year and
introductory courses on Ancient Greek literature and literary
theory in the first two years. In English these will include
introductory courses on Narrative Texts and Intellectual and
Cultural Sources in their first year. Beyond that, students will be
able to select from all courses offered by the two departments.
This will ensure that students have a solid grounding in the basic
material and methods of both subjects, but will also be able to
specialize according to their interests. Each department will be
offering courses that address issues relevant in both areas and
students will have the option to do an extended essay on an
interdisciplinary topic in their final year. Each course will be
assessed by coursework (mainly essays) or final exam or a
mixture of the two, as appropriate to content and teaching
methods.
Name of Board of Examiners:
Classics / Ancient World
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
N/A
Date of next scheduled
accreditation visit:
Educational aims of the programme
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To promote an understanding of cultures different from, but profoundly influential upon, our own, which is
valuable both in itself and in enabling students to adopt a critical stance towards our own culture and its
assumptions, by means of direct comparisons.
To promote an understanding of ancient languages, in comparison with the students’ own, in order to
increase ability in, and awareness of, the use and manipulation of language for communication and
persuasion
To promote an understanding of English literature in relation to earlier literatures
To develop the ability to assess and present various types of evidence which are relevant to specific
issues and thereby to equip students with skills that will be valuable to them in future employment and
study.
To promote the acquisition of analytical thought, stimulate student’s imagination and encourage enjoyment
of learning.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
A: Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
lectures, small-group classes, seminars
regular (assessed and non-assessed) coursework
independent (guided) reading
interactive use of VLE
6.
7.
Ancient Greek
Classical literature
English literature
History and culture of the ancient world
History and culture of English-speaking
countries
The linguistic structures of ancient and
modern languages
Key methods and concepts of literary,
historical and linguistic analysis.
Assessment:
unseen written examinations
assessed coursework: essays, in-class tests, extended
essays
B: Skills and other attributes
Intellectual (thinking) skills: - able to:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1.
2.
discussion of key issues
practice in applying concepts both orally and in writing
analysis and interpretation of material
individual feedback sessions on work produced
3.
4.
5.
Reason critically
Apply linguistic, literary and historical
concepts
Identify and solve problems
Analyse and interpret
Demonstrate and exercise independence
of thought.
Assessment:
variety of assessment methods:
production of coherent written and oral responses either
to problems or tasks set
C: Skills and other attributes
Practical skills (able to):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Read Ancient Greek at a high level of
proficiency
Compare ancient and modern literature
and assess the influence of the ancient
world on English literature and culture
Apply key methods and concepts of
literary, historical/archaeological and
linguistic analysis
Retrieve, sift and select information from
a variety of sources.
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Throughout the programme learners take classes in
Ancient Greek language.
2. Throughout the programme learners take classes in
English literature and the reception of the ancient world.
3. Classes are given on literary, historical and linguistic
concepts, on translation method and literary theory.
4. All learners receive initial guidance on how to identify,
locate and use material available in libraries and
elsewhere. Comprehensive bibliographies are provided
for each course at the outset, as are guidelines for the
production of coursework and extended essays.
Assessment:
assessed coursework (in-class tests and essays)
unseen written examinations
D: Skills and other attributes
Transferable skills - able to:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1.
regular written work and regular feedback
management of time to meet deadlines
classes and seminars with discussion and interaction as
well as presentations
through individual learning
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Structure and communicate ideas
effectively both orally and in writing
Manage time and work to deadlines
Participate constructively in groups
Work independently
Find information and use information
technology
Be self-reliant
Assess the relevance and importance of
the ideas of others.
Assessment
coursework essays
The following reference points were used in designing the programme:
 the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications:
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/qualifications-frameworks.pdf);
 the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements:
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements);
 the programme specifications for UCL degree programmes in relevant subjects (where applicable);
 UCL teaching and learning policies;
 staff research.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a
typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that
are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each
course unit/module can be found in the Departmental course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is
reviewed by the College and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Programme Organiser(s)
Name(s):
Dr Jenny Bryan
Date of Production:
13 June 2014
Date of Review:
October 2015
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee
October 2015
October 2015