Classics

Are you fascinated by ancient Greece and Rome? Do you love reading and thinking for yourself? If you also have an A level in Latin and want to study both Latin and Greek language and literature, then this varied and interdisciplinary degree programme is for you.

Taught in the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology, you will have the opportunity to explore the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome, as well as of Egypt and the Byzantine Empire, in a range of optional modules. You will encounter the classical world in all its diversity and explore its literature, culture, religion and history, and the many ways in which classical antiquity lives on in our world today. With our BA Classics, you will gain expertise in both Greek and Latin and, by reading in the original languages, you will be able to understand Greek and Latin texts in greater depth.

If you are interested in Classics but not currently studying Latin at A Level or have GCSE (grade 7) in Latin, Greek or a Modern Language, then take a look at our companion degree programme, Classical Literature and Civilisation.

Why study this course?

Unique study tours – Our unique Study Tour gives you the opportunity to undertake travel to countries such as Italy and Greece to visit sites, monuments and museums of interest.

Immerse yourself in an ancient language – Take advantage of learning another languages and dive deeper into literatures that will shape your knowledge of the Classics.

Personalised support – Benefit from smaller class sizes including one-to-one support on coursework and feedback whilst also becoming part of our ever-growing careers network of highly skilled graduates.

Learn from the very best – You will study alongside some of the finest minds in the field. We are 8th in the country for our performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 (based on 4* research).

Unparalleled access to history - Explore our Cadbury Research Libraries collections consisting of over 200,000 rare books dating from 1471 and more than four million manuscript items.

Top 10 for Classics and Ancient History in Complete University Guide 2025

16th for Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology in the Guardian University Guide 2024

Top 15 for Classics and Ancient History in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023