Course Overview
Do you have a love for languages?
We all use Latin phrases in our day to day lives: etc, ad hoc, vice versa, to name a few. Study our Latin for Beginners course online to learn more about the language that is the origin of many modern languages spoken today.
Learning Latin, and being able to read literature in the original language it was written in, can be rewarding and enriching. Our online course is the first key to being able to read some of the world鈥檚 greatest literature in the original – an incomparable experience.听
Learning Latin is not easy, but by the end of your online Latin course you鈥檒l have an excellent knowledge of basic Latin. and a strong foundation to be able to tackle Latin texts in their original form.听
Whether you want to read historical or legal documents, to decipher memorials or the Latin Mass, or simply to learn something new, 365吃瓜部落’s online Latin course will enable you to start reading Latin texts from day one.
You do not need any previous experience to enrol on our Latin for Beginners online course. Studying Latin for Beginners wil give you a strong foundation from which to build your language skills.听
Latin is very precise and logical, and trains the mind in clarity, logic and attention to detail. Carpe Diem and enrol today!
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Distance learning that fits around you
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Dedicated tutor support
Latin for bginners at a glance
Here is what’s included in this online course
Online learning with support from a personal tutor
24/7 access to learn@nec our virtual learning environment, the gateway to your course and the 365吃瓜部落 community. All the resources you need to study are here and you have the flexibility to access them wherever you want, whenever you want
- Complete at your own pace
- Approx. 120-150 study hours, plus time for completing assignments
Support from a personal tutor for up to 18 months from your date of enrolment
- No previous knowledge is required for this course
- An ability to read and write in English
13 assignments (one introductory)
No additional set texts required
Optional extras:
This course is entirely self-contained so no additional textbooks are required. However, you may find it helpful to purchase the following texts for additional reading:
- 鈥楧aily Life in Ancient Rome鈥櫶�by J Carcopino, Penguin
- 鈥楾he World of Rome鈥櫶�by M Grant, Weidenfeld
Your course fee does not cover the cost of optional textbooks
Online learning with support from a personal tutor
- No previous knowledge is required for this course
- An ability to read and write in English
- Complete at your own pace
- Approx. 120-150 study hours, plus time for completing assignments
No additional set texts required
Optional extras:
This course is entirely self-contained so no additional textbooks are required. However, you may find it helpful to purchase the following texts for additional reading:
- 鈥楧aily Life in Ancient Rome鈥櫶�by J Carcopino, Penguin
- 鈥楾he World of Rome鈥櫶�by M Grant, Weidenfeld
Your course fee does not cover the cost of optional textbooks
24/7 access to learn@nec our virtual learning environment, the gateway to your course and the 365吃瓜部落 community. All the resources you need to study are here and you have the flexibility to access them wherever you want, whenever you want
13 assignments (one introductory)
Support from a personal tutor for up to 18 months from your date of enrolment
Online learning with support from a personal tutor
24/7 access to learn@nec our virtual learning environment, the gateway to your course and the 365吃瓜部落 community. All the resources you need to study are here and you have the flexibility to access them wherever you want, whenever you want
- Complete at your own pace
- Approx. 120-150 study hours, plus time for completing assignments
Support from a personal tutor for up to 18 months from your date of enrolment
- No previous knowledge is required for this course
- An ability to read and write in English
13 assignments (one introductory)
No additional set texts required
Optional extras:
This course is entirely self-contained so no additional textbooks are required. However, you may find it helpful to purchase the following texts for additional reading:
- 鈥楧aily Life in Ancient Rome鈥櫶�by J Carcopino, Penguin
- 鈥楾he World of Rome鈥櫶�by M Grant, Weidenfeld
Your course fee does not cover the cost of optional textbooks
Why study Latin for Beginners
Future opportunities
- Studying languages or classics at A level or university.
- Opening up a range of exciting career paths including law, teaching, translation, classics and history.
Sample course content
Latin for Beginners taster
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Affordable study
Flexible payments and financial help
- As an education charity dedicated to helping independent learners achieve life-changing qualifications we want to keep fees affordable. All of our course fees are clear and transparent to help you plan for any additional costs.
- Used responsibly, finance is a great way to spread the cost of your course. We鈥檝e teamed up with Omni, one of the UK鈥檚 leading finance specialists.
- Depending on your own circumstances, there are a number of possibilities for getting help to fund your course.
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Monthly instalments
Study now, pay your way
It鈥檚 your choice: you can pay in full at the point of enrolment, or you can spread the cost over monthly instalments with our finance offer. We offer a choice of six or 12 month repayment plans, with 0% APR as standard.
To pay in instalments you will need to enrol by telephone.
The 365吃瓜部落(365吃瓜部落) work with finance company OMNI. For more information on our relationship with OMNI and repayment plans see our听Fee Information听page.
| Course fee | 拢450 |
| Deposit | 拢45.00 |
| Amount of credit | 拢405.00 |
| Monthly payment | 拢33.75 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Total repayment | 拢450 |
| Cost of credit | 拢0.00 |
| Rate of interest | 0% APR representative |
With you every step of the way
Enjoy 1-2-1 support from your course tutor
You鈥檒l have access to support from a personal tutor. All 365吃瓜部落 tutors are subject experts, with experience of supporting online learners.
Ed is our lead tutor in Latin and studied classics at Trinity College Dublin and then at Gonville and Caius College Cambridge, where he conducted research into the narrative technique of Greek epic; he later studied economics and linguistics at the Open University.
MORE ABOUT OUR TUTORS鈥淭his is one opportunity not to be missed. Learning Latin (and Greek) and being able to read the literature in the original has been the most rewarding and enriching experience of my life. If you are interested in literature of any kind, literature that excites the imagination, strikes awe into the soul and invites you into some of the most fantastic minds ever to record their thoughts in words, it鈥檚 all there. Studying Latin is a challenging, intellectually satisfying, life-enhancing opportunity.鈥�
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Unsure whether online self-study is right for you?
Our friendly Course Advice Team are here to help answer your questions and take you through your options.
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- Or听contact us听today by phone or email.
We鈥檙e waiting to help you get ahead and achieve your goals, your way.
Frequently asked questions
Your common questions and concerns answered.听Read more FAQs.
Our expertly designed courses include engaging materials, interactive learning activities, and selected online resources 鈥� all created by experienced teachers, examiners, and learning designers.
Our courses are designed to let you study at your own pace 鈥� all within a clearly defined enrolment period to help keep you on track. Many courses let you study your way, with flexible assignment deadlines to suit your schedule.
Yes. You can enrol any time and begin studying when it suits you.
If you鈥檙e planning to apply to university, and doing this course as part of your preparation, please be aware of application deadlines.
Yes 鈥� 365吃瓜部落 is ideal for international students.
Our team is happy to help you explore your options.
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