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Accessibility & LanguageUndergraduate
In 2025, Ancient Classics was one of the highest-ranked subjects in the University of Galway, according to the QS Subject Rankings. We ranked 51–150 for Classics & Ancient History in the world and joint first in Ireland.
Undergraduate Classics
Ancient Classics is available as a subject in the BA degree at the University of Galway, either for first year only or continuing as one of your two main subjects in second and final year.
Handbook and Timetable
Our Student Handbook provides essential information on choosing modules in each year of study, as well as other important information about the programme generally.
Ancient Classics Student Handbook 2026–27 (updated 31 August 2026)
Timetables by year:
- 1BA Ancient Classics Timetable – 2026-27
- 2BA Ancient Classics Timetable – 2026-27
- 3/4BA Ancient Classics Timetable – 2026-27
Combined timetable:
If you have questions concerning your studies, please consult all resources in our Handbook first!
For enquiries or concerns about individual modules, students are encouraged to approach relevant module leader (the person who teaches this class) at the end of each class.
Academic staff also hold in-person consultation hours during the semester and students can drop-in to discuss any issues during these times.
You are also welcome to contact your Year Coordinator should you have concerns in relation to your studies:
- First Year coordinator: Prof. Michael Clarke (michael.clarke@universityofgalway.ie)
- Second Year coordinator: Dr Jacopo Bisagni (jacopo.bisagni@universityofgalway.ie)
- Final Year & Visiting Students coordinator: Prof. Pádraic Moran (padraic.moran@universityofgalway.ie)
Other supports that are in place for students can be found here: Undergraduate Student Support - University of Galway
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