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Classical Literature and Civilisation BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This innovative undergraduate degree programme is for those fascinated by ancient cultures. You will embrace the diversity of Greek and Roman culture, drawing together literature, drama, myth, religion, history, philosophy and art.You will be taught in the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology with the opportunity to explore not only the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome, but also the culture of Egypt, as well as the Byzantine Empire. Work with the plays, poems, and speeches that have come down to us from antiquity, and study the monument, religion and mythology that make up classical civilisation. You may choose to learn Latin or Greek, or continue your study of either language from A Level onwards, or you may wish to focus your undergraduate studies entirely on literature and sources in English translations.


Why study this course?


Study tour

– Our unique two-week Study Tour gives you the exciting to travel to countries such as Italy and Greece to visit sites, monuments and museums travelling with fellow undergraduate students.


Enhance employability

- You will gain marketable skills that are highly sought-after by employers, through one of our bespoke internships, offered exclusively to University of Birmingham students. Past placements have included the National Trust, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and West Midlands Transport.


Taught by experts

– You want to be taught by our internationally renowned academic staff, offering a wide selection of literary specialisms across the full historical range up to the present day. 


Explore our primary sources

- The University's primary sources have survived to the modern day and have access to our on-campus Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum where teaching usually takes place.


A supportive environment and a rewarding student experience

- You will receive one-to-one support on coursework and feedback. You will also join a vibrant community and have access to a student experience team who co-ordinate performances, talks, trips, podcasts, quizzes and celebrations and bespoke academic writing advice.


9th for Classics and Ancient History in the Complete University Guide 2025


16th for Classics and Ancient History and Archaeology in the Guardian University Guide 2024


Top 15 for Classics and Ancient History in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

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

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, England

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
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

    Classics

    9th out of 24

    12th out of 96 1

    11th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    157 78%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    10th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.42 86%

    3rd

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    159 79%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    22nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    73rd

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    154 73%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    9th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    27th

    2

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