Latin involves the study of the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium in the first millennium BC. Latin literature, and ideas expressed in the Latin language, have been influential for some 2,000 years and they continue to give pleasure and arouse wide interest.

Programme structure

In Latin, the level at which you enter depends on whether you have taken Latin before. If you are a complete beginner, or have studied some Latin, you will enter our Level-1 class. Our Level-1 course offers the opportunity to study Latin intensively.

If you have a good Higher or A-level pass, you may be able to start Latin at Level 2. In Level 2, you will read work by a variety of authors.

Year 1

If you start Latin in the Level-1 course, you will

• be introduced to key concepts in the study of Latin language
• learn the basic features of Latin grammar and syntax
• study basic vocabulary
• learn how to translate simple Latin sentences into English.

You will also study two other subjects of your choice in year 1 – see pages 6–7 for details.

Year 2

In Level 2, you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, enabling you to translate passages of literary Latin into English. You will read works by a range of authors, and study literary and social contexts as well as language and style, developing your critical skills. You will go on to study a selection of Latin prose and verse texts.

You will also study two other subjects in year 2 – see pages 6–7 for details.

Years 3 and 4

If you successfully complete the courses in first and second year, you may progress to Honours (years 3 and 4).

You may study topics such as epic, love-poetry, drama and the novel, where their impact on other European literatures can easily be traced.

There is also the opportunity to start or continue the study of Greek.

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Note

Academic entry requirements
for entry in 2014

MA

Highers: AAAA or AAABB (including English and a humanities subject or a language (including Gaelic) at grades A/B or B/A) in first sitting = unconditional offer.

Applicants who achieved AAAB or AABBB (including English and a humanities subject or a language (including Gaelic) at grades A/B or B/A) at their first sitting WILL receive an offer from the University. This offer may be conditional (on second sitting results) or unconditional, depending on how many applications are received from students who have attained these grades.

Additional offers, either conditional or unconditional, MAY be made to applicants who achieved AABB or ABBB at their first sitting. A decision re these applications will be made in March 2014 once all applications have been reviewed.

A-levels: AAB.

IB: A minimum of 34 points is required to be considered for an offer. Actual offers will specify subjects and grades to be attained at Higher Level.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

For further information about English language, please contact the Language Centre.

Tuition fees

How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details. If you’re from outside the EU, please see International students for more information.

Scholarships

We offer a wide range of scholarships to our undergraduates, including both home/EU and international students. The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That’s why we’ve invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding over the last year.
 
For a full list of scholarships including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please see:

• Scholarships