BA (Hons) Classics at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our BA Classics immerses you in the cultures and languages of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. The deep knowledge you will gain of ancient Greek and/or the Latin language will enrich your study of a wealth of options in ancient history, literature, archaeology and philosophy.

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 acquire an advanced knowledge of one or two ancient languages, giving you new insights into the complex workings of language, grammar and rhetoric in the modern world. You will also compare ancient Greek and Roman culture and society, gaining a subtle understanding of the interconnections between language, identity, knowledge and literature. 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 also gone on to further studies at master’s level, or are now pursuing career paths in: the civil service, arts, heritage and museums, teaching in primary or secondary schools, libraries, city firms, recruitment firms, self-employed entrepreneurship.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC - one in either Greek or Latin) Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or Four years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code QQP7 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 23,560 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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