BA Classical Studies
About this course
BA in Classical Studies, a classics degree centred on the history, literature, philosophy and languages of ancient Greece and Rome. Students explore classical civilisations through primary texts, material evidence and philosophical inquiry. The first year covers foundational studies through Greek and Roman Narrative, Greek and Roman Drama, Ancient World: Greek Philosophy, and Ancient World: Roman Philosophy, alongside optional modules such as Ancient World: Racecraft and Roman Death and Commemoration. The second year continues disciplinary training with Classical Language and Texts: Greek II, Classical Language and Texts: Greek IV, Classical Language and Texts: Latin II, and Classical Language and Texts: Latin IV. Optional choices across the years allow students to investigate topics like tyranny, Augustan Rome, Roman humour, and women in ancient literature.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. IB: 32/655.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Classical Studies (Q801) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 102 offers from 107 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 41%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Greek and Roman Narrative
- Greek and Roman Drama
- Ancient World: Greek Philosophy
- Ancient World: Roman Philosophy
- Classical Language and Texts Greek I (A)
- Classical Language and Texts Greek I (B)
- Classical Language and Texts Latin I (A)
- Classical Language and Texts Latin I (B)
- Classical Language and Texts: Greek II
- Classical Language and Texts: Greek III
- Classical Language and Texts: Latin II
- Classical Language and Texts: Latin III
- Ancient World: Racecraft
- Roman Death and Commemoration
- Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny
- Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Brave New Rome of Augustus
- Text and Context: Roman Laughter
- Text and Context: Writing Women in Ancient Literature
- Classical Language and Texts: Greek II
- Classical Language and Texts: Greek IV
- Classical Language and Texts: Latin II
- Classical Language and Texts: Latin IV
- Classical Language and Texts: Greek III
- Classical Language and Texts: Latin III
- Greek and Roman Narrative
- Greek and Roman Drama
- Ancient World: Racecraft
- Roman Death and Commemoration
- Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny
- Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Brave New Rome of Augustus
- Text and Context: Roman Laughter
- Text and Context: Writing Women in Ancient Literature
- Ancient World: Roman Philosophy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classical Studies at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £45,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Classics.
What do graduates of BA Classical Studies at University of Exeter do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Classical Studies at University of Exeter?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Classical Studies at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Classical Studies at University of Exeter?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 102 offers from 107 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Classical Studies at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Classical Studies at University of Exeter?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.