BA (Hons) Classics at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

Classics at Cambridge is the study of ancient Greek and Roman cultures, language, literature, philosophy, ancient history, art and archaeology. Our course is 4 years if you have little or no experience of Latin. If you have studied Latin A level (or equivalent), you can apply for the 3-year course instead.

What you will study

Year 1 (Part IA): You study texts in the original Greek and Latin from the most familiar periods of ancient literature by central authors such as: Homer, Euripides, Plato, Virgil. Year 2 (Part IB): You study 2 compulsory papers: Greek translation, Latin translation, You will also choose papers from a range of subjects, including:, Greek Literature. Year 3 (Part II): You can specialise in one discipline, such as archaeology, or choose a range of disciplines according to your individual strengths and interests.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum offer: A level A*AA; IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level. Admission assessment: There is an admissions assessment at all Colleges for both the 3 and 4 year course. You do not need to register in advance. Check the College admission assessments page for more information. Submitted work: For both the 3 and 4 year course you will need to submit 2 pieces of written work.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee status; subject to inflationary increases in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,798 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee status University tuition fee, fixed for the course; a separate College fee (varies by College) is payable in addition. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: BA (Hons) 3 years or 4 years, full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying

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