BA Classical Studies and Religion
About this course
BA Classical Studies and Religion, a classics and theology and religion degree focused on ancient literary, historical, religious, cultural, political, philosophical and ethical issues. Core topics include Statistics, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students examine classical and biblical texts alongside options to study ancient languages. The first year covers foundational study through compulsory modules such as Greek and Roman Narrative, Greek and Roman Drama, Religion and Material Culture, and Reform, Retreat and Reinvention: A History of Christianity. The second year continues with core study including Greek and Roman Narrative and Greek and Roman Drama. Optional modules across the degree allow specialisation in areas such as ancient philosophy, biblical studies, and the history of Christian traditions.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. IB: 32/655.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 35%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 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
- Religion and Material Culture
- Reform, Retreat and Reinvention: A History of Christianity
- 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
- 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
- Introduction to Islam
- Religious Communities of the Middle East: Culture, Endangerment and Survival
- Introducing Biblical Hebrew
- Religion in the Modern World
- The Bible: Past and Present
- What is Religion?
- Introducing Social-Scientific Approaches to Religion
- God and the World: Constructive Christian Theology
- Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
- Greek and Roman Narrative
- Greek and Roman Drama
- Ancient World: Racecraft
- Roman Death and Commemoration
- Classical Language and Texts: Greek II
- Classical Language and Texts: Greek IV
- Classical Language and Texts: Latin II
- Classical Language and Texts: Latin IV
- 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
- Classical Language and Texts: Greek III
- Classical Language and Texts: Latin III
- Intermediate Biblical Hebrew
- Reading New Testament Letters
- Building God's House: The Origins of Church Architecture
- The Invention of God
- Conflicts and Encounters between Religions: War, Peace, Politics and the Quest for Dialogue
- History of Encounters between Philosophy and Theology
- Poets as Theologians
- Jesus: Histories and Receptions
- Early Christians and the Jewish Law: Puzzling over Paul's Roman and Galatian Letters with Ancient and Modern Readers
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classical Studies and Religion at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £42,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Classics.
What do graduates of BA Classical Studies and Religion at University of Exeter do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Classical Studies and Religion at University of Exeter?
92% 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 and Religion at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Does BA Classical Studies and Religion 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 and Religion at University of Exeter?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.