Classics MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Classics involves the study of the literature, history, art and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Study of Latin and/or Greek language is possible at any level.You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme.CAREER PROSPECTSIn recent years our graduates have found employment as:teacherscivil servantsadministratorslibrariansarchivistsexperts in museums and galleries. ...Read more

Classics involves the study of the literature, history, art and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Study of Latin and/or Greek language is possible at any level.

You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme.

CAREER PROSPECTS

In recent years our graduates have found employment as:

  • teachers
  • civil servants
  • administrators
  • librarians
  • archivists
  • experts in museums and galleries.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Classics graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Classics graduate salary
£18,000
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Freya
19 Feb 24

Lovely staff, great friendly and welcoming community. Lots of student societies. Absolutely loving my experience so..Read more

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Emily
16 Nov 22

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University of Glasgow
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