Classics BA (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-24

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

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With BA Classics explore the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome through the study of their languages, Greek and Latin. Read ancient texts in the original and learn how languages – ancient and modern – develop and function.Whether you have any experience of studying ancient languages or not you can develop an advanced knowledge of Latin and Greek, learning to read the words written by ancient authors. We offer core modules in both languages at all levels, from absolute beginner through to ...Read more

With BA Classics explore the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome through the study of their languages, Greek and Latin. Read ancient texts in the original and learn how languages – ancient and modern – develop and function.Whether you have any experience of studying ancient languages or not you can develop an advanced knowledge of Latin and Greek, learning to read the words written by ancient authors. We offer core modules in both languages at all levels, from absolute beginner through to advanced, in all three years of the degree. Each week you will receive an impressive three to four hours of language teaching in small class groups, working on grammar, vocabulary and translation.In addition to your core language learning, this course allows you to study the ancient world from a range of perspectives, including political, social and cultural. The wide range of expertise within the Department of Classics also gives you the option of studying other cultures such as ancient Egypt; we can even teach you hieroglyphics. In the Department of Classics, we achieved a 91% satisfaction score for the teaching on our courses (National Student Survey, 2022) As with all our degrees, we offer you the flexibility to choose modules from other departments such as Archaeology, English Literature, and Philosophy. You can also choose to take a modern foreign language – Classics students often find this complements their study of Latin and Greek.You can apply to study abroad on all our degrees, with bursaries for independent travel available, as well as popular departmental trips. The British School at Athens and the British School at Rome both offer summer school opportunities. We also have close links to overseas institutions in Europe, Canada, the USA and Australia. You can apply to spend one term or one academic year abroad as part of your degree.


Placement

We encourage you to undertake placements as part of your course. You will receive professional training to help you secure a top-quality placement and prepare you for the experience. Placements provide the chance to put your newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice and to gain valuable real-world experience. Students can transfer to a four-year degree in order to benefit from a Professional Placement Year, or you can apply to spend a full academic year studying abroad.Students in previous years have gained work experience in charities, barristers' chambers, the government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, in foreign countries, and in commercial units such as Oxford Archaeology. The University's museums, including the Department's own Ure Museum, also provide a number of voluntary work placements, ranging from helping with school visits to preparing displays and exhibitions.

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WUSCA ranking
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28/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
34th
Classics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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90%
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Classics graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Classics graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Dylan
27 Jan 23

Best aspect= the seminars for my course are so good! The worst aspect is that the timetables make it hard to have a break between lectures, especially if you have 10 minutes to..Read more

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Connie
27 Jan 23

The maps and floor plans are amazing, I would be very lost without them. Teachers are generally enthusiastic and kind. The only real issue I have with Reading is the number of..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:18,M:27 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

B Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

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M Grades / Points required

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In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

GCSE Maths grade 4 (or C), GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (or C).

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Minimum grade C in the Core Component.

Popular A-level subjects

Classics

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

History
60%
Classical Studies
51%
English Literature
32%
Psychology
16%
Religious Studies & Theology
13%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,350 per year

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£22,350 per year

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Latest Classics reviews

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D
Dylan
27 Jan 23
Classical Studies BA (Hons)
Best aspect= the seminars for my course are so good! The worst aspect is that the timetables make it hard to have a break between lectures, especially if you have 10 minutes to...
Read more
C
Connie
27 Jan 23
Classical Studies BA (Hons)
The maps and floor plans are amazing, I would be very lost without them. Teachers are generally enthusiastic and kind. The only real issue I have with Reading is the number of...
Read more
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