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Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Adventure into ancient stories and ideas. At Birmingham, you'll dive into the literature of the ancient world and study human thought across history.Engage critically with some of the deepest questions human beings have asked about life, knowledge, and the world throughout history and the modern day. Diving into ancient Greek, Egyptian and Roman culture, you'll draw together literature, drama, and art to explore how legacies of classical antiquity live on in our world today.


Why study this course?

- Enjoy fantastic module variety that allows you to specialise more as you progress through your degree course. Take on modules such as Reasons to Believe, Philosophy of Mental Health, Just War, and Fantastic Beasts and How to Understand Them: Topics in Philosophy of Biology.- 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.- Learn from world-class talent in fields as diverse as Metaphysics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Epistemology, Ethics, Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy of Mind.- Immerse yourself in an ancient language and learn another language, diving deeper into literatures that will shape your knowledge of the Classics.


Top 10 in the UK for Classics in the Complete University Guide 2025


Top 10 in the UK for Philosophy in the Times Good University Guide 2025


Top 75 for Arts and Humanities in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025

Tuition fees

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£ 22,860per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    12th out of 89 1

    11th out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    141 68%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    25th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    42nd

    21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    136 68%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    11th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    15th

    14

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