A degree in a classical subject offers a rich and versatile training which develops advanced skills in critical analysis, communication and creative thinking. This course lets you will pursue your interest in the languages, literature and thought of ancient Greece and Rome, while considering the broader cultural, social and political contexts of the ancient Mediterranean world. You will spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner universities.

Course overview

This four-year course enables you to pursue your interest in the languages, literature and thought of ancient Greece and Rome, while considering the broader cultural, social and political contexts of the ancient Mediterranean world.

You will study a broad range of literary and non-literary sources, which are taught in innovative and dynamic ways by staff engaged in ground-breaking research.

You will study Ancient Greek alongside a modern language (current options are Italian and German) and will spend your third year studying classical subjects through that language at one of our partner universities in Europe.

Currently, placements are available in Bologna, Padua, Rome or Venice, with recent confirmation of new placements in Berlin and Tübingen, Germany. Confirmation of available placements will be made in your second year.

Your career

Graduates from Classics courses have gone on to work for employers including:

• Acturis
• Cancer Research UK
• Comic Relief
• English Heritage
• EY
• John Lewis and Partners
• KPMG
• Teach First
• The British Museum
• Waitrose and Partners

They have pursued roles such as:

• Archaeology related roles
• Business and related associate professionals
• Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
• Finance and investment analysts and advisors
• Legal associate professionals
• Management consultants and business analysts
• Marketing associate professionals
• Teaching and other educational professionals.