Course Overview
Do you have a love for languages?
Then studying our Latin for beginners course online will give you a strong foundation from which to build your skills. Carpe Diem and enrol today!
We use Latin phrases in our day to day lives: etc, ad hoc, vice versa to name but a few. Study our Latin course online to learn more about the language that is the origin of many modern languages spoken today.
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Distance learning that fits around you
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1:1 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
NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
24/7 access to learn@nec our virtual learning environment, the gateway to your course and the NEC 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:
- ‘Daily Life in Ancient Rome’ by J Carcopino, Penguin
- ‘The World of Rome’ 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
NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
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:
- ‘Daily Life in Ancient Rome’ by J Carcopino, Penguin
- ‘The World of Rome’ 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 NEC 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
NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
24/7 access to learn@nec our virtual learning environment, the gateway to your course and the NEC 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:
- ‘Daily Life in Ancient Rome’ by J Carcopino, Penguin
- ‘The World of Rome’ 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.
Latin for Beginners taster
This free PDF taster provides an example of a topic from the course.
Download your free taster today, have a look around and contact us if you have any questions about the Latin for Beginners course.
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.
- NEC’s fees offer some of the best value on the market, with multi-buy options, special offers, personal discounts and affordable finance options.
- Used responsibly, finance is a great way to spread the cost of your course. We’ve teamed up with Omni, one of the UK’s leading finance specialists.
- Depending on your own circumstances, there are a number of possibilities for getting help to fund your course.
Visit our Fee information page or
Study now, pay your way
It’s 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 National Extension College (NEC) work with finance company OMNI. For more information on our relationship with OMNI and repayment plans see our Fee Information page.
| Course fee | £450 |
| Deposit | £45.00 |
| Amount of credit | £405.00 |
| Monthly payment | £33.75 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Total repayment | £450 |
| Cost of credit | £0.00 |
| Rate of interest | 0% APR representative |
Enjoy 1-2-1 support from your course tutor
You’ll have access to support from a personal tutor. All NEC 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“This 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’s all there. Studying Latin is a challenging, intellectually satisfying, life-enhancing opportunity.”
Talk to one of our course advisors
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.
- Book a call and someone will get back to you at a convenient time.
- Or contact us today by phone or email.
We’re waiting to help you get ahead and achieve your goals, your way.
Frequently asked questions
Your common questions and concerns answered. Read more FAQs.
NEC offers flexible, online courses that you can study anytime, anywhere. When you enrol, you’ll receive a welcome email with login details for learn@nec, our virtual learning platform.
Our expertly designed courses include engaging materials, interactive learning activities, and selected online resources — all created by experienced teachers, examiners, and learning designers.
Our courses are designed to let you study at your own pace — 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’re planning to apply to university, and doing this course as part of your preparation, please be aware of application deadlines.
Yes — NEC is ideal for international students.
Our team is happy to help you explore your options.
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