Classics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

With BA Classics explore the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome through the study of their languages, Greek and Latin. Read ancient texts in the original and learn how languages – ancient and modern – develop and function.

Choose BA Classics 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).

Whether you have any experience of studying ancient languages or not you can develop an advanced knowledge of Latin and Greek, learning to read the words written by ancient authors. We offer core modules in both languages at all levels, from absolute beginner through to advanced, in all three years of the degree. Each week you will receive an impressive three to four hours of language teaching in small class groups, working on grammar, vocabulary and translation.

In addition to your core language learning, this course allows you to study the ancient world from a range of perspectives, including political, social and cultural. The wide range of expertise within the Department of Classics also gives you the option of studying other cultures such as ancient Egypt; we can even teach you hieroglyphics.

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/classics-ug/ba-classics