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Latin BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Latin BA (Hons)
Do you love Latin? Are you passionate about Roman literature? Would you like to further your mastery of the language by studying original texts as well as the artefacts, ideas and deeds of ancient Rome? If so, then this course is for you.
You will have already studied classical Latin to A-level standard and are now looking to hone your expertise in the language and literature of ancient Rome. As one of only five universities in the UK to offer this course, studying at Royal Holloway will enable you to delve into a wide range of non-linguistic subjects too, including: classi...
Do you love Latin? Are you passionate about Roman literature? Would you like to further your mastery of the language by studying original texts as well as the artefacts, ideas and deeds of ancient Rome? If so, then this course is for you.<br/><br/>You will have already studied classical Latin to A-level standard and are now looking to hone your expertise in the language and literature of ancient Rome. As one of only five universities in the UK to offer this course, studying at Royal Holloway will enable you to delve into a wide range of non-linguistic subjects too, including: classical archaeology and ancient philosophy as well as ancient history and classical literature in translation.<br/><br/>With half your time devoted to studying and reading Latin texts in the original, this course is designed to develop your Latin language skills beyond your advanced level. Over three years you’ll become a specialist in both the language and literature of the ancient Romans with the opportunity to add Greek into your skill set too. The remainder of your time will be spent studying subjects available to Classics and Classical Studies students to broaden your horizons into Roman politics, economics and gender issues.<br/><br/>As a student of Latin you will be part of our Classics Department, where the quality of research that informs our teaching and a friendly, individual approach which shapes the way we guide our students combine to create an unbeaten academic experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Add depth to your studies with modules in ancient philosophy, history and archaeology.<br/><br/><br/>- Studying Latin gives you a rich and varied vocabulary, useful for all careers.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop analytical and verbal reasoning skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Study original artefacts as well as literature.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to add Greek into your skill set too.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q600
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B,B
Grade B in Latin is required
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21,P:0
Access must be in a related subject area PLUS GCSE grade A or grade 7 Latin, or AS/A-Level in Latin grade B. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Grades 5,5,5 at Higher Level including 5 in Higher or Standard Level Latin with a minimum of 32 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in a related subject PLUS GCSE Latin grade A or grade 7, or AS/A-Level Latin grade B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
Subjects to include H3 in Latin at Higher Level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics and GCSE Latin grade A or grade 7 if not taken at a Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
in a related subject PLUS GCSE Latin grade A or grade 7, or AS/A-Level Latin grade B
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
BTEC must be in a related subject and A-Level grade B plus GCSE Latin grade A or grade 7, or AS/A-Level Latin grade B
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,B
Grade B in Latin is required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Plus A-Levels graded B,B and GCSE Latin grade A or grade 7, or AS/A-Level Latin grade B.
A level
B,B,B
A,B,B
- Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. - Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required Subjects: A level Latin at grade B or grade A or grade 7 GCSE if not taken at A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £25,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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