BA Classics
About this course
BA in Classics, a Greek and Latin degree focused on the literary and material culture of the ancient world. Core topics include Research Methods. The course culminates in a compulsory final-year dissertation. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory modules such as Approaches to Studying Classics and the Ancient World, Interpreting Greek Literature, and Interpreting Latin Literature, alongside optional choices like Greek Myth: Its Use and Meaning and Greek for Beginners A. The second year advances literary engagement through Classics and Literary Theory, with options including Greek Art and Architecture and The Roman Empire in Late Antiquity. The third year centres on independent research through the Final Year Dissertation, supported by optional modules such as Aristocracy in Ancient Greece, Aristotle's Moral Psychology, and The Archaeology of the Levant.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Ancient/Classical Greek or Latin grade A required.) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, to include Ancient/Classical Greek or Latin at grade 6, with no higher level score below 5.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 105 offers from 109 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 74%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- A degree: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Approaches to Studying Classics and the Ancient World
- Interpreting Greek Literature
- Interpreting Latin Literature
- Introduction to Roman Archaeology
- Introduction to Greek Archaeology
- Introduction to Middle Eastern Archaeology
- Texts in Archaeology
- Greek Myth: Its Use and Meaning
- Introduction to the Study of Language
- Ancient Emotions in the Modern World
- Greek for Beginners A
- Intermediate Greek A
- Advanced Greek A
- Classics and Literary Theory
- Introductory Hittite
- Introductory Hittite
- Introductory Hittite B: Simple Hittite Texts
- Sanskrit for Beginners A
- Sanskrit for Beginners B
- Introduction to Greek Archaeology
- Greek Art and Architecture
- Roman Art and Architecture
- Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Language
- The Roman Empire in Late Antiquity
- Final Year Dissertation
- Hittite Texts
- The Archaeology of the Levant
- The Late Bronze Age Aegean in the Mediterranean
- Ugaritic Language A
- Ancient Near Eastern Science
- Akkadian Language 2
- Sumerian Language 2
- Aristocracy in Ancient Greece
- Aristotle's Moral Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classics at University College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £65,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Classics.
What do graduates of BA Classics at University College London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Classics at University College London?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Classics at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Classics at University College London?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 105 offers from 109 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Classics at University College London?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.