
Classics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Classics BA (Hons)
Understand the classical world in all its nuance, diving deep into ancient texts and literature in translation and in their original languages.
Study the ancient societies and literature of Classical Greece and Rome, as well as Prehistoric Europe, Ancient Egypt and the Byzantine Empire. Explore literature, culture, religion and history, and discover the many ways in which the legacies of classical antiquity live on in our world today.
Why study this course?
• Learn from our internationally renowned academic staff, offering a broad sco...
Understand the classical world in all its nuance, diving deep into ancient texts and literature in translation and in their original languages.<br/><br/>Study the ancient societies and literature of Classical Greece and Rome, as well as Prehistoric Europe, Ancient Egypt and the Byzantine Empire. Explore literature, culture, religion and history, and discover the many ways in which the legacies of classical antiquity live on in our world today.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from our internationally renowned academic staff, offering a broad scope of specialisms in Greek and Latin literature and reception of the Classical past.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join a vibrant and supportive community where you receive one to one support on coursework and access to talks, cultural trips, podcasts, quizzes and celebrations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Experience history where it happened on our Study Tour module. You’ll come face to face with remarkable archaeological sites such as the Athenian Acropolis, and experience onsite teaching and learning at the sites, monuments and museums you’ve covered in your studies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Immerse yourself in a language learning. Develop your knowledge of ancient Greek, Latin or Egyptian, or a modern language, to deepen your understanding of ancient literature.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Broaden your understanding of the Classical world by taking optional modules in Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage and Digital Humanities.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 in the UK for Classics in Complete University Guide 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q800
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,B,B
To include A level Latin at grade B, or GCSE Latin, Greek, or a Modern Language at grade 7.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |