Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.**Classical Civilisation**Youll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:- political and social structures- art and visual culture- religion and social lifeTake the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.**Philosophy**Youll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. ...Read more

Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.


Classical Civilisation

You'll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:- political and social structures- art and visual culture- religion and social lifeTake the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.


Philosophy

You'll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how these feed into contemporary interests such as social philosophy and environmental ethics.You'll also be able contrast philosophical traditions developed in ancient Greece and Rome with those developed in India and China.


Different subjects - complementary themes

No previous knowledge of either subject is needed. Our first year gives everyone a common standard of knowledge and skills. Later years provide options to explore widely. You can pick individual topics that grab your attention or follow a theme that complements both subjects, such as:- Gender - what it meant to be a man in Greece and Rome and how gender operates in today's society- Art - Greek and Roman painting and the philosophy of art


Combine with other subjects

You can also combine Classical Civilisation and Philosophy with other subjects with our Liberal Arts BA.

Key stats

Classics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Classics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Classics graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Classics graduate salary
£19,000
Philosophy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
H
Hyejin
24 Jan 23

The campus is very beautiful which motivates me to study. Also Nottingham is perfectly designed for students - comparatively cheaper than other cities, nice people, small but..Read more

H
Humaira
23 Jan 23

The city is very student orientated, there's always something to do. The uni offers lots of support for students in all aspects, not just in regards to studying. The campus is..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA and above.

including Scottish Highers ABBB.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, with distinction in 24 credits at Level 3 and 21 Level 3 credits graded Merit.

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If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

or 655 in 3 Higher Level certificates

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus 1 A Level grade B

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades BB

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD

Considered alongside A Levels

Popular A-level subjects

Classics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Classical Studies
67%
English Literature
48%
History
35%
Religious Studies & Theology
18%
Mathematics
17%
HESA
Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
54%
Religious Studies & Theology
35%
English Literature
30%
History
25%
Biology
22%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£23,000 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,000 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23000 Per year

UCAS/IDP Connect

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