This course encompasses the history, culture, archaeology, art, philosophy and linguistics of classical antiquity and the study of original texts and artefacts. You can either specialise in a particular field or retain the breadth with which the course starts. The four-year course is for those with little or no Latin, and offers a preliminary year which focuses on Latin language and Roman culture. Years 2, 3 and 4 are identical to the three years of the three-year degree. Although it's possible to change course after Year 2 (Part I), in practice most of our students appreciate the breadth of the subjects offered and the opportunity to define their own course of study. Employers have a high opinion of Classicists because they’re hard-working, articulate, accurate and efficient, take new tasks in their stride and can master situations intelligently. Some graduates go into research and teaching in schools and universities, or work in libraries and museums. But most go into other careers – in law, the media, accountancy, the Civil Service, industry and business. Our graduates include bankers, barristers, solicitors, actors, musicians and theatrical artistic directors.