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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

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • 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.


Excellent employability

– we are the 4th most targeted UK University by Graduate Employers (High Fliers Research 2022).


Taught by experts

– You will study alongside some of the finest minds at university. We are 4th in the country for our performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 (based on 4 research).


Be part of an exciting department

– The Department provides a diverse range of opportunities to enrich your student experience. For example, students have been involved in the Classics in the Community project, working with teachers on developing new ways of telling ancient stories.


9th for Classics and Ancient History in the Complete University Guide 2023


Top 10 or Classics and Ancient History and Archaeology in the Guardian University Guide 2023


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

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

22,860per year

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

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

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

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

    9th out of 24

    11th out of 97 7

    12th out of 47 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    157 78%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    12th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    19th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    159 79%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    16th

    26
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.78 76%

    83rd

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    154 73%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    7th

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.83 77%

    29th

    6

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