BA Classics
About this course
BA in Classics, a classics degree focused on the study of ancient languages, literature, and culture within the field of classics. Students explore ancient societies through core instruction in classical languages alongside optional modules covering topics such as Greek and Roman Drama, Roman Death and Commemoration, and Roman Philosophy. Year 1 provides foundational training through compulsory modules such as Classical Language and Texts Greek I (A), Classical Language and Texts Greek I (B), Classical Language and Texts Latin I (A), and Classical Language and Texts Latin I (B). Year 2 advances linguistic proficiency with compulsory modules including 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 modules across the course allow students to further investigate areas such as Greek and Roman Narrative, Ancient World: Racecraft, and Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Tyranny.
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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 Classics (Q800) 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 97%: 147 offers from 151 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- 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
- 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
- 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 Classics 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 Classics at University of Exeter do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Classics at University of Exeter?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Classics at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Classics at University of Exeter?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 147 offers from 151 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Classics 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 Classics at University of Exeter?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.