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Classical Literature and Civilisation - 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

Unlock the literature of the ancient world. Study the plays, poems, epics and speeches of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece, Rome, and Byzantium.At Birmingham, you’ll explore archaeological sites, engage with classical texts and prepare yourself for further postgraduate study or a career in the cultural and heritage sectors – think museums, charities and heritage management.Your degree will span literature, culture, religion and history, highlighting the many ways in which the legacies of classical antiquity live on in our world today. At Birmingham, you’ll rethink what you know about the ancient world, with our modules focused on the lives and voices of marginalised groups.


Why study this course?

- Learn from our internationally renowned academic staff, offering a broad scope of specialisms in Greek and Latin literature and reception of the Classical past.- Delve into primary sources that have survived to the modern day. You'll access our excellent collections and library facilities, including environmental and material culture teaching collections, the Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum, Cadbury Research Library, and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts Roman and Byzantine numismatic collection. - Discover remarkable archaeological sites such as the Athenian Acropolis in person with our Year 2 Study Tour module, where you will benefit from onsite teaching and learning.- Join a lively department, with regular access to performances, talks, trips, podcasts and quizzes, as well as bespoke academic writing advice and support throughout your degree.- Learn an ancient language with an optional module in Ancient Egyptian, Classical Greek or Latin, or develop your knowledge with our Intermediate and Advanced option modules.


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


11th for Classics and Ancient History in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Tuition fees

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£ 25,320per year

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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

  • 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

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