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Classical Studies and Philosophy with Employment Experience Abroad BA (Hons)

University of Exeter

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Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Overview

  • Combine the challenge of exploring the culture and thought of the ancient world with the study of philosophy
  • Study key classical texts in translation
  • Optional Ancient Greek or Latin language modules

How will I learn?

Our teaching makes full use of seminars, study groups and web-based learning, and there are many other opportunities for you to add to your overall experience in the department. We integrate the latest approaches with traditional lectures to give you a varied and challenging programme. In the first two years, the teaching is via both formal lectures (usually 50-70 students) and discussion-based seminar groups of around 12-18 students. All final year teaching is through discussion-based seminar groups.

Your future

Employer-valued skills this course develops

A degree in Classics and Ancient History, will provide you with skills which are highly valuable to employers across many sectors. You will develop an advanced knowledge of other cultures, learn how to think logically and independently, to interpret and critique sources, to assess and evaluate information and to communicate (verbally and in writing) in a sophisticated way.

Career support

We have a dedicated, award-winning Careers Service ensuring you have access to careers advisors, mentors and the tools you need to succeed in finding employment in your chosen field on graduation. The Exeter Award and the Exeter Leaders Award schemes encourage you to participate in employability related workshops, skills events, volunteering and employment which will contribute to your career decision-making skills and success in the employment market. Our graduates compete very successfully in the employment market, with many employers targeting the University when recruiting new graduates.

Career paths

As a Classics and Ancient History graduate, you will have an array of different industries open to you, such as museum and heritage work, education, journalism, business, and law. Our recent graduates have since secured a variety of positions, such as:

  • Archives Assistant
  • Business Development Associate
  • Freelance Journalist
  • Grants and Partnerships Assistant
  • Investment Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Publishing Assistant
  • Research Culture Administrator
  • Trainee Chartered Accountant
  • Media Producer

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,700per 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 Exeter

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Exeter, Northcote House, The Queen's Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, England

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Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology with a rich history of scientific innovation.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Classics

    10th out of 24 3

    8th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    165 82%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    14th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    15th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    169 80%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    3rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    32nd

    9

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