BA Classics and English
About this course
BA in Classics and English, an English and Classics degree centred on the literature and culture of the ancient and modern world. Candidates with an A-level in Latin or Greek take a three-year course, while those taking Beginners’ Latin or Greek complete a four-year course that includes a preliminary year. A final-year dissertation permits independent research supervised by an expert. The first year covers Introduction to English language and literature, Literature in English 1550–1660, Unseen translation for Classics, and Greek and/or Latin literature (two papers). Students select options across English literature, ancient literature, history, philosophy, and linguistics, alongside comparative link papers such as Epic, and either Comedy, Tragedy, or Reception.
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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 366 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 61%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to English language and literature
- Literature in English 1550–1660
- Unseen translation for Classics
- Greek and/or Latin literature (two papers)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classics and English at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £67,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £15,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA Classics and English at University of Oxford 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 Classics and English at University of Oxford?
96% 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 English at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 216 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Classics and English at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.