BA Classical Civilisation
About this course
BA in Classical Civilisation, a classics degree exploring the literature, history, philosophy, languages, art and archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. The course allows students to select from topics including gender and sexuality, democracy and imperialism, ancient Greek theatre, Roman laughter, and the history of medicine, alongside optional study of an ancient language.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. IB: 34.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Classical Civilisation (Q820) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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 Classical Civilisation at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £51,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Classics.
What do graduates of BA Classical Civilisation at University of Warwick 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 Classical Civilisation at University of Warwick?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Classical Civilisation at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
Does BA Classical Civilisation at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Classical Civilisation at University of Warwick?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.