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What can I study?
Study human behaviour from ancient and classical civilisations such as the Romans and the Greeks, learn about religious and philosophical traditions in East Asia, explore key histories and concepts in film studies, understand how language changes as it is passed on from generation to generation and interpret different views of the concept of world literature.
Classics and Ancient History
Study the Greek and Roman worlds, ranging from the earliest Greek literature to the fall of the Roman Empire and learn how ancient culture has been received and interpreted ever since.
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Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
Become an expert in the history, politics and culture of the Middle East or study Islam - one of the most influential and widely practised religions in the world.
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Linguistics and Phonetics
Language plays a pivotal role in all human affairs. You'll learn to analyse the structure of language (for example pronunciation and vocabulary), the physics of speech and how language is acquired, processed and employed.
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Asia Pacific Studies and East Asian Religions and Cultures
Study the cultures, societies, religions, literatures, histories, politics, economies and international relations of this dynamic region.
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BA English and Film Studies
Explore the richness of English language and literature alongside cinemas from around the world, gaining the critical skills and cultural awareness valued by employers.
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BA English and Comparative Literature
Study English literature alongside different literatures from around the world, including writers from Africa, Asia, Australasia, Canada and the Caribbean. You’ll also study texts (from translations) in many languages such as Ancient Greek, Arabic, Portuguese and Russian.
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