BA (Hons) Classical Studies at University of Winchester

Programme overview

Study begins in Year 1 by establishing a framework for classical studies. You are introduced to key events, figures, themes and concepts via a range of sources and methods. The year is a fascinating, multidisciplinary mix of history, literature, politics, mythology and religion, philosophy, archaeology, art and architecture.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Exploring Classical History and Culture, Responding to Classical Myth and Literature, Monuments, Myths and the Mind: (Re)constructing Life in the Classical World, Case Study in History. Year 2: Classical Studies: Theories, Methods, and Approaches, From Homer to Alexander: The Making of Classical and Hellenistic Greece, The Roman Republic: from Romulus to Augustus Caesar, 753 BC - AD 14. Year 3: Dissertation, Depth Study in History, Popular Culture in the Classical World: Leisure, Culture and Entertainment

Career pathways

When top employers look for culturally literate and engaged graduates, Winchester’s Classical Studies students cannot fail to shine. Our graduates are valued in a wide variety of occupations including education, the civil service, local government and museums and heritage. Others teach or write for television, film and radio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels : BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC : DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Leve l: Merit in a T Level In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSEs are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following: IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry) We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT. UCAS course code 48N3.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/a87c1d8b-32c7-531f-e100-7dc9a3dceedf

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