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The study of Classics has been an integral part of western educational systems for two millennia. But what are the reasons for studying Classics today? Most people are curious about their past: who their families are, to whom they are related, how they got their name, where they came from. Irish people who claim to be Celts would like to know who the Celts were. Similarly, anyone really interested in modern European civilization wants to know how that civilization was formed, how it developed, and how it spread to other parts of the world. The study of Classics is one way of satisfying that curiosity. A degree in Classics, as in any other Arts subject, is a training of the mind that can be turned to various specialities. Careers guidance officers point out that employers and postgraduate directors look for a consistent academic performance, a good calibre degree, and transferable skills (such as the ability to digest a large amount of material, form a judgement about it, and write about it lucidly and concisely).  Experience shows that students who study subjects they really enjoy are most likely to gain a good degree: hence a popular subject like Classics (whether the languages or Greek and Roman Civilization) is an excellent choice for students determined to get the best out of their university studies.