BA Classical Studies
About this course
BA Classical Studies, a humanities degree examining the literature, culture, history, and legacy of the Greek and Roman worlds. Core topics include Research Methods. The course culminates in a final-year independent research project. The first year introduces foundational epic texts through The Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid, alongside optional modules covering archaic Greek history, Roman society, and ancient languages. The second year expands into broader historical and literary themes with options such as Politics and Society in Classical Greece, The Roman Empire 31BC - AD313 Rome's Golden Age, and Greek Epic Poetry. The final year centres on the Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology Dissertation, complemented by advanced optional modules in areas like Greek and Latin languages, Near Eastern archaeology, and ancient philosophy.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including one essay based subject
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Classical Studies (Q810) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 61%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 49%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 545 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 31%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 36%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Odyssey
- Virgil's Aeneid
- Constructing Archaic Greek History
- From Republic to Empire: Introduction to Roman History, Society & Culture 218-31BC
- Cities and Citizens
- Introduction to the History and Culture of Pharaonic Egypt
- Intensive Greek 1
- Introduction to Egyptian Hieroglyphs
- Intensive Latin 1
- Advanced Latin Language 1
- Advanced Greek Language 1
- Intensive Greek 2
- Intensive Latin 2
- Mapping the Medieval
- Histories of the Islamic World
- An Introduction to the Medieval World
- Forging a New World: Europe c.1450-1750
- Digital Greek New Testament
- Bible in Ancient and Modern Worlds
- Standing on The Shoulders of Giants: Foundations for Study in The Arts
- Ice Age to Baroque: Artworks in History
- Climate change and societal response: Lessons from the past
- Through Cicero's Eyes
- The Conquering Hero: The Life, Times and Legacy of Alexander The Great
- The Roman Empire 31BC - AD313 Rome's Golden Age
- Politics and Society in Classical Greece
- Thinking Archaeology
- Intensive Greek 1
- Introduction to Egyptian Hieroglyphs
- Intensive Latin 1
- Greco-Roman Society and Technology
- Roman Love Elegy
- Dispute and Desire: the Erotics of Ancient Greek Literature
- Ekphrasis in Latin texts
- Doing Archaeology 2
- Roman Women in 22 Objects
- Tomb and Temple: Religion and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
- The First Cities: The Archaeology of Urbanism in the Near East
- The Archaeology of Ritual
- Greek Epic Poetry
- Gods, Kings and Heroes: The Poetry of Archaic Greece
- Finding Happiness in the Ancient World
- From Sites to Statues: Understanding Heritage in a time of Culture Wars
- Art and Technology in Ancient Egypt
- Exile
- Advanced Latin Language 1
- Advanced Greek Language 1
- Intensive Greek 2
- Intensive Latin 2
- Advanced Latin Language 2
- Advanced Greek Language 2
- Histories of the Islamic World
- Revolutionary Cities: The Urban World of the Middle Ages
- Biblical Hebrew
- New Testament in Greek II
- Data Literacy in a Digital World
- Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology Dissertation
- Intensive Greek 1
- Introduction to Egyptian Hieroglyphs
- Intensive Latin 1
- Through Cicero's Eyes
- Advanced Latin Language 1
- Advanced Greek Language 1
- Intensive Greek 2
- Intensive Latin 2
- Advanced Latin Language 2
- Advanced Greek Language 2
- The Hellenistic World, c. 323-31 BCE
- Greco-Roman Society and Technology
- Roman Love Elegy
- Dispute and Desire: the Erotics of Ancient Greek Literature
- Ekphrasis in Latin texts
- Advanced Latin Language 3
- Advanced Greek Language 3
- Tomb and Temple: Religion and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
- The First Cities: The Archaeology of Urbanism in the Near East
- The Archaeology of Ritual
- Greek Epic Poetry
- Gods, Kings, and Heroes: The Poetry of Archaic Greece
- Finding Happiness in the Ancient World
- From Sites to Statues: Understanding Heritage in a time of Culture Wars
- Art and Technology in Ancient Egypt
- Exile
- Heroes and Holy Men: The Irish Sea World in the Viking Age, c. 780-1100
- The Normans and the Kingdom of Sicily in the Mediterranean World (1000-1200)
- Cultural Entanglements: Life and Death in Colonial America
- Science and Islam
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classical Studies at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Classics.
What do graduates of BA Classical Studies at University of Manchester do next?
85% 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 Manchester?
95% 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 Manchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Classical Studies at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.