About This Course
Fact File
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Title
Arts
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Code
Subject available through multiple programmes
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Subject Title
Latin
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College
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Qualifications
BA (Hons)
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Fees
See Fees and Costs for full details.
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Entry Requirements
See Requirements for full details.
Course Outline
This course teaches Latin to those with no previous experience of the language until the point where they can read texts in classical Latin, with the assistance of a dictionary.
Year 1 Module:
All students do the same introductory module, Beginners' Latin. During the year you will work your way systematically through the basic grammar book and associated reader.
LT1001 Beginners' Latin (15 credits)
Year 2
Six modules are currently available. During the course of one module you will complete the study of the grammar book used in Year 1. In the five other modules you will focus on reading authors such as Julius Caesar, Sallust and Cicero.
Year 3
Five modules are currently available. The focus of these modules will upon works by Catullus, Julius Caesar, Sallust and Cicero. Additionally, you may take an advanced Latin Language module.
See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for further information on the modules.
Course Practicalities
The course is intensive, because the classes are relatively small, both in Year 1 (about 30 students in a class), and especially in Years 2 and 3 (2-8 students in a class). Regular attendance is expected and necessary if you wish to perform satisfactorily in the end-of-year examinations.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including in-class tests, essays etc.
Who teaches this course
A specialist college language teacher, Vicky Janssens, teaches Year 1 Beginners' Latin, and one module in Year 2. The modules in Years 2 and 3 are primarily taught by Dr David Woods, and Dr Catherine Ware.
Why Choose This Course
- Small class-sizes enable students to receive individual attention and support
- UCC students frequently win the Dr Henry Hutchinson Stewart Scholarship and Prizes in Latin from the NUI
- A knowledge of Latin is essential for the study of the ancient, medieval and early modern history and culture of western Europe.
A reading knowledge of Latin is a key skill for anyone considering pursuing postgraduate studies in any aspect of the history and culture of the ancient, medieval and early modern periods, and so complements the study of Archaeology, Celtic Civilisation, History, History of Art, and Religions and Global Diversity.
Skills and Careers Information
The study of classical Latin increases reading and writing skills in English both because of its emphasis on grammar and because of the fact that so many technical words in English have their origin in Latin.
Requirements
Non-EU Applicants
Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such appicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
To verify if you meet the minimum academic and language requirements visit our qualification comparison page and refer to our International Office page for more information.
Fees and Costs
For International Fees see our Fees Schedule page.
How Do I Apply
Refer to CK101 or CK108. Students choose Arts subjects when registering for first year.
EU Applicants
The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions. Refer to the CAO page for further information.
Mature Applicants (age 23 or over)
All interested mature applicants must make an application through the Central Applications Office (CAO). See the CAO Mature Applicants and the Mature Students Admissions Pathway (MSAP) pages. Visit our Mature Student Entry page for more information.
QQI/FET
See our QQI/FET Applicants page for information on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)/Further Education and Training (FET) application process.
Non-EU Applicants
Non-EU applicants apply online via the UCC Apply portal. See our International Office page for more information.
All Applicants
Please note that the modules listed are indicative of the current set of modules for this course and are subject to change from year to year. Check the College Calendar for the full academic content of any given course for the current year.
- In UCC, we use the terms programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.