Classical Studies Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Classical Studies Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Explore the literature of ancient Greece and Rome, consider the legacy of the ancient world in modern culture, and be inspired by the highly regarded and award-winning teaching on our BA Classical Studies course.
Choose BA Classical Studies at the University of Reading
* 97% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 97.4% of responders from the Department of Classics)
* 97% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 97.4% of respond...
Explore the literature of ancient Greece and Rome, consider the legacy of the ancient world in modern culture, and be inspired by the highly regarded and award-winning teaching on our BA Classical Studies course.
Choose BA Classical Studies at the University of Reading
* 97% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 97.4% of responders from the Department of Classics)
* 97% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 97.4% of responders from the Department of Classics)
* 92% of graduates from Classics are in work and/or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on our analysis of HESA data, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23; Department of Classics, all levels of study).
Discover the classical world on this course, open to students from any academic background. Through the study of translated texts you can explore genres and themes like poetry, tragedy and love in classical literature, and their influence on the modern world. Broaden your knowledge with optional modules in subjects including art, society, and history, and take advantage of our own unique collection of Greek and Egyptian antiquities.
You will have the opportunity to pursue your own interests and tailor your degree to your own tastes by selecting from a wide range of modules in classics, classical studies, and ancient history.
For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/classics-ug/ba-classical-studies
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-D94
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 18.0, offer-merit: 27.0
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths grade 4 (or C), GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (or C).
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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