Classical Studies with English

Explore the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome alongside the study of English literature. By combining Classics with English literature you can expect to gain skills and experience in Latin and/ or Ancient Greek language and texts, philosophy, history, art and archaeology, while discovering how Greek and Roman writers have influenced western literature.

Key benefits

King's Classics Department is one of the largest in the UK, with unique coverage from the Bronze Age to Modern Greece.

Central location offers collaborations with the British Museum and the Museum of London, which are incorporated into undergraduate teaching.

Graduates are equipped with analytical and presentational skills valued by employers, leading to careers in heritage-related professions, the media, education, civil service and the performing arts.

Possibility to transfer to the Classics (Greek & Latin) BA in Year 2, provided that in Year 1 you took Greek & Latin Literature: An Introduction (30 credits) and a Greek or Latin language module (30 credits) in which you did well.

One of the oldest English departments in the country, with an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research.

Central location offers access to Shakespeare’s Globe, and countless other sites and buildings with literary associations.

Offers a wide range of modules and diverse approaches.

Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/classical-studies-with-english-ba