Greek and Latin (PGDip)

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The Greek and Latin Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma offer a focused and rewarding opportunity for anyone passionate about the Greek and Latin languages. This programme provides a structured study environment designed to help students develop their skills in Ancient Greek and Latin, whether starting as a beginner or looking to build on existing knowledge. The course caters to all levels of language proficiency, from beginner to advanced levels, ensuring that each student can progress at their own pace.The course’s primary aim is to support language acquisition and language development. The unique teaching structure allows you to explore the classical texts and delve deeply into the world of Classics. Each year, two works are selected for study in both Greek and Latin. For each language, one text is prose and the other is verse, offering a well-rounded approach to both literary forms. The selection of authors changes annually, which ensures a fresh and engaging experience for students. This means you will study both canonical authors and non-canonical authors, gaining a broad perspective on ancient literature.In recent years, the Latin works studied have included texts by Petronius, Columella, Ovid, Claudian, and Statius. For the Greek texts, students have explored works like the Homeric Hymns, Plato, Diodorus, Sophocles, and Euripides. These authors represent a rich diversity of styles and themes, from philosophy and history to epic poetry and tragedy.