
Classics and English BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Classics and English BA (Hons)
Are you fascinated by ancient civilisations, and how they helped shape the modern world? If so, this is the course for you.
We combine studying the literature, history, art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome with English language, literature and drama from Old English to the present day. You’ll explore different aspects of ancient society, choosing modules ranging from the Aeneid to ancient novels, religion, violence, comedy, animals and citizenship, as well as classics on film or on the modern stage.
You can also choose to study ancient Greek or Latin at any l...
Are you fascinated by ancient civilisations, and how they helped shape the modern world? If so, this is the course for you.<br/><br/>We combine studying the literature, history, art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome with English language, literature and drama from Old English to the present day. You’ll explore different aspects of ancient society, choosing modules ranging from the Aeneid to ancient novels, religion, violence, comedy, animals and citizenship, as well as classics on film or on the modern stage.<br/><br/>You can also choose to study ancient Greek or Latin at any level as part of this course. Studying Greek or Latin will give you greater insight into the original language of texts you’re reading in translation. It also provides linguistic analysis and literacy skills that are valued by employers.<br/><br/>In English, you’ll choose modules from applied linguistics, drama, Old English and medieval literature and language, and literature from 1500 to today, exploring novels, poetry and plays.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QQ38
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
including English with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including English.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass Access to HE Diploma Humanities Pathway with 45 credits at level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. 15 level 3 credits must be from English modules and 9 of these English credits must be at Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
with a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including English
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD + A in A Level English accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English alongside. DD in BTEC Diploma + A in A Level English.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
including English with grade A and Scottish Highers AABBB including English with grade A.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M2
including Literature in English as principal subject at D3.
Extended Project
A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English alongside. D in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ Extended Certificate + AB including A Level English Grade A.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.
A level
A,A,B
including grade A in one of English Language, English Literature. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
plus grades AB at A level including grade A in English.
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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 |
EU, International | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |