BA Classical Studies and English
About this course
BA Honours in English and Classics, studying English literature alongside the languages, literatures and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. The course offers ancient Greek and Latin language study from beginners' to intermediate level. Classical texts can be examined in translation or in the original language, with opportunities to specialise in areas of particular interest.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 97%: 35 offers from 36 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 89 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 13%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 26%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Media Professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 72%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classical Studies and English at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £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 £2,500 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA Classical Studies and English at Newcastle University do next?
89% 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 English at Newcastle University?
93% 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 English at Newcastle University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Classical Studies and English at Newcastle University?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 35 offers from 36 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Classical Studies and English 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 and English at Newcastle University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.