Classical Studies and English BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Classical Studies and English BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

On this degree, you study a variety of texts written in English alongside the culture of the classical world and will explore the connections between the two. You will learn about the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome from a variety of perspectives, and uncover their legacy in our culture and the way we think today. You can also learn a classical language - we offer Greek and Latin from beginners or advanced level.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

QQ83

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

including English or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as other arts and humanities subjects). Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15,P:0

15 Level 3 credits in English literature/literature and language, or other arts and humanities subjects involving significant literary content, are essential. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in study of the classical world; Level 3 Units in classics or history are desirable.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

with English grade 6 at Higher Level or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as HLs in other arts and humanities subjects).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H1,H2,H3

including English or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as other arts and humanities subjects).

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

including English, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as other arts and humanities subjects).

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this

A level

A,A,B

either including English Literature or English Language and Literature or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as A-levels in other arts and humanities subjects).

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