Tips for choosing a course?

Hi, I'm studying Latin, Ancient Greek and English Lit for A-level, and I want to study classics at uni. Does anyone had any tips for choosing courses and good questions to ask at open days?

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by FionaMacrae

Hi, I'm studying Latin, Ancient Greek and English Lit for A-level, and I want to study classics at uni. Does anyone had any tips for choosing courses and good questions to ask at open days?

Take a look at module catalogues - some courses will be more literature based, some more linguistic, and some more historical. Some universities have Classics and Classical Studies which have some differences so be sure to take a look at them. At open days, ask about the course structure, e.g. how much is exams and how much is coursework, contact hours, and maybe employability prospects, as well as the usual stuff like accommodation etc. If you need any advice then let me know (but I do do Egyptology so I don't know too much about Classics)!