Classics BA (Hons)

In this course you explore the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome through the study of their languages, Greek and Latin. Whether you have any experience of studying ancient languages or not you can develop an advanced knowledge of Latin and Greek, learning to read the words written by ancient authors.

Career

A degree in Classics will provide you with a range of transferable skills, including critical thinking, researching, written and oral communication, adaptability, and the ability to understand different cultures. Studying Latin and Greek also demonstrates linguistic flair and provides a firm foundation for learning other languages. Our degrees incorporate specific careers and employability training.

94% of graduates from the Department of Classics are in work or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2016-17). They have gone on to a wide variety of careers, including work in accountancy and banking, the government and the civil service, law, heritage and museums, teaching, publishing, public sector management, libraries and archives, and media research and production. Recent employers include Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, University of Oxford, the British Museum, the BBC, the Museum of London Archaeology and the Natural History Museum.

The skills you'll develop through studying for a degree in Classics are highly transferable and will prepare you well for whatever career path you choose to pursue.