BA (Hons) Classical Studies at Birkbeck, University of London

BA Classical Studies is a particularly diverse and stimulating degree, in which you explore the culture, history, archaeology, philosophy and literature of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. You will gain valuable expertise in developing and communicating arguments based on the diverse, complex remains from the ancient world, understanding the limits of our knowledge but also how to push them further. You will also focus on how studying the Classical world, with all its attractive and disturbing features, can radically transform debates about key contemporary issues, such as: democracy inequality gender and sexuality.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies  |  Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain an advanced understanding of two ancient cultures which have shaped the modern world, but were also radically different from it. This will equip you for careers connected with the ancient world, such as in teaching, research, museums or heritage, but also with a whole new way of thinking about society, politics, education, literature and culture, which you can apply in many other different fields, such as law, business or the civil service. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Approaching the Past, The Ancient World.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course have gone on to be employed in areas including: the civil service, arts, heritage and museums, primary and secondary schools, libraries, City and recruitment firms, self-employed entrepreneurship.

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