BA Philosophy, Literature and Classics
About this course
BA in Philosophy, Literature and Classics, a modern languages, classics and philosophy degree combining the study of classics, philosophy, and English literature to explore the Greek and Roman worlds and their impact on later thought and writing. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through a core module on problems in philosophy and literature and includes an option to study Latin or Ancient Greek, followed by subsequent years offering wide module choice across all three participating departments alongside an optional final-year independent research dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature or Latin or Ancient Greek. IB: 34 to include 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature or Latin or Ancient Greek.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 80%: 12 offers from 15 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 191 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 49%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 13%
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 Philosophy, Literature and Classics at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £53,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Literature and Classics at University of Warwick do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy, Literature and Classics at University of Warwick?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy, Literature and Classics at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy, Literature and Classics at University of Warwick?
80% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 12 offers from 15 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Philosophy, Literature and Classics at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Literature and Classics at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.