BA Classics and Modern Languages

About this course

BA in Classics and Modern Languages, a Russian Studies and Classics degree combining the study of Latin, Ancient Greek, and a modern language. The course includes a compulsory year abroad, which can involve working as a paid language assistant, completing an internship, or studying at a university. The first year covers foundation work through Translation from the ancient language(s) into English (one paper), Literature in the ancient language or languages (two papers), Practical language work for the modern language (two papers), and Literature in the modern language (two papers).

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Institution: University of Oxford
Level: undergraduate
Subject: Classics and Modern Languages
Duration: 4-5 years
UCAS code: Q8R7 (Classics and Beginners' Czech (with Slovak) Option A); QR87 (Classics and Czech (with Slovak) Option A); QR8R (Classics and Czech (with Slovak) Option A with Beginners' Latin or Greek); QBR7 (Classics and Beginners' Czech (with Slovak) Option B); QRB7 (Classics and Czech (with Slovak) Option B); QR81 (Classics and French Option A); QR8C (Classics and French Option A with Beginners' Latin or Greek); QRB1 (Classics and French Option B); QR28 (Classics and Beginners' German Option A); QR82 (Classics and German Option A); QR8F (Classics and German Option A with Beginners' Latin or Greek); QR2B (Classics and Beginners' German Option B); QRB2 (Classics and German Option B); QR38 (Classics and Beginners' Italian Option A); QR83 (Classics and Italian Option A); QR8H (Classics and Italian Option A with Beginners' Latin or Greek); QR3B (Classics and Beginners' Italian Option B); QRB3 (Classics and Italian Option B); QR8Y (Classics and Beginners' Modern Greek Option A); QQ87 (Classics and Modern Greek Option A); QQ8R (Classics and Modern Greek Option A with Beginners' Latin or Greek); QRBY (Classics and Beginners' Modern Greek Option B); QQB7 (Classics and Modern Greek Option B); QR8N (Classics and Beginners' Portuguese Option A); QR85 (Classics and Portuguese Option A); QR8M (Classics and Portuguese Option A with Beginners' Latin or Greek); QRBN (Classics and Beginners' Portuguese Option B); QRB5 (Classics and Portuguese Option B); QRV7 (Classics and Russian Option A); QRW7 (Classics and Russian Option A with Beginners' Latin or Greek); QRV8 (Classics and Russian Option B); QR84 (Classics and Spanish Option A); QR8K (Classics and Spanish Option A with Beginners' Latin or Greek); QRB4 (Classics and Spanish Option B)
Typical offer: A-level AAA
Median salary: £44,000 after 5 years

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 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university

Continued on course: 99%
Left higher education: 1%

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: 22%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 21%
Administrative occupations: 10%
Teaching Professionals: 9%
Artistic, literary and media occupations: 6%

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 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university

A levels: 98%
A degree: 2%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

Translation from the ancient language(s) into English (one paper)
Literature in the ancient language or languages (two papers)
Practical language work for the modern language (two papers)
Literature in the modern language (two papers)

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Classics and Modern Languages 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 £7,500 more than the UK median for Slavic studies.

What do graduates of BA Classics and Modern Languages 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 Modern Languages 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 Modern Languages at University of Oxford?

The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.

Does BA Classics and Modern Languages at University of Oxford include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Classics and Modern Languages at University of Oxford?

99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.