BA English and Classical Studies
About this course
BA in BA English and Classical Studies, a English and Classics degree examining the connection between modern literature and the ancient Graeco-Roman world. The curriculum integrates the study of literary works from all periods with the analysis of classical traditions and historical texts. Students complete a final-year dissertation that can address a comparative topic drawing on both academic departments or focus on material from either subject area.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 81%: 65 offers from 80 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 44%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and Classical Studies at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £48,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English and Classical Studies at University of Bristol?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English and Classical Studies at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English and Classical Studies at University of Bristol?
81% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 65 offers from 80 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA English and Classical Studies at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.