BA Classical Studies
About this course
BA Honours in Classical Studies, a classics degree focused on the rich heritage, literature, and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. The first year introduces foundational texts through compulsory modules including The World of Latin Literature and Tragedy, Comedy, History: The World of Greek Literature. Optional modules allow students to explore topics ranging from Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology and ancient philosophy to archaeology and language learning such as Beginners' Latin in Action Part 1 and Intermediate Greek Language and Literature Part 1. Students can also complete an optional placement year or spend a year abroad during their studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 97%: 72 offers from 74 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 East: 18%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 31%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The World of Latin Literature
- Tragedy, Comedy, History: The World of Greek Literature
- Prehistoric Britain
- The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century
- Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology
- How Should I Live? An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- Beginners' Greek in Action Part 1
- Beginners' Greek in Action Part 2
- Intermediate Greek Language and Literature Part 1
- West meets East: Greek History and Society, 776-200 BC
- The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan
- Beginners' Latin in Action Part 1
- Beginners' Latin in Action Part 2
- Intermediate Latin Language and Literature Part 1
- Global Middle Ages
- Stuff: living in a material world
- Global Ancient Histories
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classical Studies at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,500. The £31,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Classics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Classical Studies at Newcastle University?
89% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Classical Studies at Newcastle University?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 72 offers from 74 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Classical Studies at Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.