BA Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
About this course
BA in Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, a joint honours degree combining the study of Latin and Greek with an Asian or Middle Eastern language and culture. There are two options: Classics with Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies with Classics. The subject mentioned first forms the main component, making up about two-thirds of the degree, while the second serves as an additional component covering about one-third.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (with As in Latin and Greek, if taken) IB: 39 (including core points) with 666 at HL, including 6s at HL in Latin and Greek if taken
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What students say
Based on about 107 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 14%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 64%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £80,500. The £50,500 median after five years is £19,500 more than the UK median for Asian studies.
What do graduates of BA Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.