Are you fascinated by ancient Greece and Rome? Do you love reading and thinking for yourself? If you also have an A level in Latin and want to study both Latin and Greek language and literature, then this varied and interdisciplinary degree programme is for you.
Taught in the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology, you will have the opportunity to explore the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome, as well as of Egypt, Ancient Western Asia and the Byzantine Empire, in a range of optional modules. You will encounter the classical world in all its diversity and explore its literature, culture, religion and history, and the many ways in which classical antiquity lives on in our world today. With our BA Classics, you will gain expertise in both Greek and Latin and, by reading in the original languages, you will be able to understand Greek and Latin texts in greater depth.
You can also undertake our unique two-week Study Tour, an opportunity to travel independently with fellow undergraduate students to Greece or Italy and conduct your own research in places such as Rome and Pompeii, or Athens and Delphi.
If you are interested in Classics but not currently studying Latin at A Level or have GCSE (grade 7) in Latin, Greek or a Modern Language, then take a look at our companion degree programme, Classical Literature and Civilisation.
**Why study this course?**
**Unique Study Tours** – Bring your learning to life by exploring Greece or Italy as part of your degree. Plan and prepare your research trip with your peers to expand your academic understanding.
**Redefine story-telling** – Join the department’s ‘Classics in the Community’ project, offering students the opportunity to enrich their university experience by breaking down barriers to studying Classics through workshops, presentations and conversation.
**Immerse yourself in an Ancient Language** – Take advantage of learning another languages and dive deeper into literatures that will shape your knowledge of the Classics.
**Personalised Support** – Benefit from smaller class sizes including one-to-one support on coursework and feedback whilst also becoming part of our ever-growing careers network of highly skilled graduates.
**Learn from the very best** – You will study alongside some of the finest minds in the field. Times Higher Education ranked the Department in the Top 5 in the country for its performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise.
**Unparalleled Access to History** - Explore our Cadbury Research Libraries collections consisting of over 200,000 rare books dating from 1471 and more than four million manuscript items.
Course Details - Modules
First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the ‘Course detail’ tab on the University of Birmingham’s coursefinder web pages.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
Q800
Institution code:
B32
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
To include A level Latin at grade B, or GCSE Latin, Greek, or a Modern Language at grade 7.
6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects.
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
76%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Provider information
Edgbaston
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Birmingham
B15 2TT
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