Classics BA
AAB at A level; graduates earn a median £27,000 three years on.
80% of entrants came with A levels · 85% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
What do you need to get in?
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: BBB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 34 points34 | — |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside A levels. | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers. AB in two Advanced Highers. | — |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
What do you study?
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
12 optional modules
- Latin Language 2
What you learn (8)
- recall designated latin vocabulary
- identify latin grammar and syntax rules
- use a latin dictionary to find word meanings
- interpret meaning of set latin texts
- produce independent translations of set latin texts
- translate unseen latin passages by a prescribed author
- evaluate stylistic features in latin set texts
- describe interpretative approaches to latin texts
- Greek Literary Texts
What you learn (8)
- identify different literary genres in Greek texts
- comment on stylistic registers used in Greek texts
- describe the formal structures of expression in set Greek texts
- explain how formal structures shape textual interpretation
- relate thematic concerns of individual works to an author's wider output
- evaluate aspects of set texts using secondary scholarship
- discuss critically interpretations found in scholarly sources
- read Ancient Greek texts independently in the original language
- Greek Culture and Society
What you learn (5)
- identify key cultural and social issues in ancient Greek society
- describe how Greek culture and society changed over different periods
- compare different types of historical evidence for reliability and relevance
- apply different critical approaches to interpreting historical sources
- analyse primary sources in relation to their cultural and social context
- Roman Culture and Society
What you learn (5)
- describe key features of Roman culture and society in the early imperial period
- identify different types of sources used to study Roman culture and society
- apply appropriate methodologies to analyse these historical sources
- use research techniques relevant to classical and ancient history studies
- evaluate evidence and arguments using critical thinking techniques
- Encounters with Material Culture: Objects and Archaeology
What you learn (5)
- describe the material, form, style and iconography of ancient artefacts
- interpret archaeological catalogues, drawings and plans of artefacts
- situate ancient objects within different historical and cultural contexts
- analyse how an object's context shapes the messages it conveys
- explain the significance of material culture for understanding ancient societies
- Ancient Thought: Philosophy, Politics, Science
What you learn (8)
- identify major authors associated with ancient philosophical thought
- describe the range of sources classicists use to study ancient thought
- explain methodologies used to interpret ancient intellectual ideas
- relate ancient ideas to their social and cultural context
- critique scholarly interpretations of ancient philosophical thought
- apply interpretative strategies to analyse primary classical texts
- construct a coherent argument supported by appropriate referencing
- present selected material clearly in written and oral formats
- Encounters with Greek Texts
What you learn (9)
- identify major authors and literary genres of ancient Greek texts
- describe the range of ancient Greek texts available for study
- describe methodologies used to interpret ancient written texts
- explain how artistic, cultural and political contexts shape ancient texts
- evaluate scholarly interpretations of ancient texts from different sub-fields of classics
- apply interpretative approaches to analyse classical texts
- organise material into a coherent argument for presentation
- present academic work clearly in spoken and written form
- apply appropriate referencing conventions in academic writing
- Encounters with Latin Texts
What you learn (9)
- identify major authors and literary genres of latin texts
- describe the range of ancient latin texts available for study
- describe methodologies used to interpret latin texts
- relate latin texts to their artistic, cultural and political contexts
- evaluate scholarly interpretations of ancient texts from different classics sub-fields
- apply interpretative strategies to analyse classical texts
- select relevant material to support an academic argument
- present a coherent argument in written and spoken form
- reference sources appropriately according to academic conventions
- Latin Language 1
What you learn (8)
- recall designated Latin vocabulary items
- identify Latin grammar and syntax rules
- translate Latin passages into English
- compare linguistic structures found in inflected languages
- apply logical reasoning to analyse language structures
- explain English grammar concepts with greater precision
- describe the influence of Latin on modern English
- evaluate own learning progress throughout the module
- Greek Language 1
What you learn (5)
- identify core ancient Greek vocabulary and grammar forms
- translate simple ancient Greek texts into English
- compare the structural differences between greek and english grammar
- apply logical reasoning to analyse linguistic structures
- explain english grammar concepts with greater accuracy
- Greek Language 2
What you learn (8)
- recall designated greek vocabulary items
- identify designated greek grammatical forms and rules
- use reference tools such as dictionaries and grammars to support translation
- apply scholarly commentaries to interpret greek texts
- produce independent translations of prescribed greek texts
- translate unfamiliar passages by a specified greek author
- evaluate stylistic features within set greek texts
- discuss the relationship between theme and literary form in original greek texts
- Latin Literary Texts
What you learn (6)
- apply advanced latin grammar rules to complex texts
- describe key developments in the history of the latin language
- explain how roman literary style developed across genres and registers
- translate prescribed latin texts into english
- analyse how language and style shape meaning in latin texts
- relate themes of studied books to an author's broader body of work
Year 2 · 0 core, 8 optional
8 optional modules
- Medicine in the Ancient World
What you learn (8)
- conduct research into primary and secondary historical sources
- produce structured written analysis of historical topics
- communicate historical arguments clearly to others
- identify the range of primary sources available for ancient medicine
- evaluate the uses and limitations of ancient primary sources
- describe medical practices within ancient Greek and Roman society
- explain how cultural context shaped ancient medical practice
- compare ancient medical debates with contemporary medical issues
- Greek Myth: Narratives, Sources, Approaches
What you learn (8)
- identify major myths from ancient Greek antiquity
- describe the varied media and contexts used to transmit Greek myths
- evaluate historical interpretations of Greek myths from antiquity to the present
- propose contemporary readings of traditional Greek myths
- assess the strengths and weaknesses of textual and visual sources on myth
- compare different theoretical and methodological approaches to studying myth
- construct a coherent argument on myth in spoken and written form
- analyse the language and style of original Greek texts on mythological themes
Year 3 · 1 core, 5 optional · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Dissertation
What you learn (12)
- conduct independent research on a chosen classical studies topic
- extend subject knowledge of classics and ancient history
- compose an extended academic argument presenting original research
- structure a long-form dissertation to meet assessment criteria
- analyse primary sources and scholarly literature critically
- evaluate advanced academic material independently and creatively
- apply problem-solving strategies to research challenges
- organise bibliographic references and footnotes consistently
- use word-processing and IT tools to produce academic text
- collaborate constructively with a supervisor on project development
- manage time effectively across an extended project
- present work-in-progress research orally to an academic audience
5 optional modules
- The Transformation of Roman Society under Augustus
What you learn (6)
- evaluate the role of material culture in projecting the image of the augustan regime
- describe the major political and social changes in rome between 31 bc and ad 14
- explain how later political agendas shape modern interpretations of the past
- identify the limitations of relying on translated ancient texts for historical study
- conduct independent research on historical topics
- communicate historical arguments clearly in written form
- Greek Religion
What you learn (7)
- conduct independent research on a historical topic
- produce clear written analysis of academic material
- communicate findings effectively to others
- identify the range of surviving primary sources for ancient religion
- evaluate the limitations of primary source material for historical study
- use digital tools to support independent study
- describe the diversity of religious practices across ancient Greek history
- Retelling Myths in Greek and Roman Art
What you learn (8)
- conduct independent research on a topic in ancient art
- communicate findings clearly in written form
- interpret unfamiliar ancient monuments and art-works using visual analysis
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of visual sources for studying antiquity
- compare different methodological approaches to analysing ancient art
- relate findings to broader themes in the study of antiquity
- identify relevant secondary scholarship on ancient art
- select appropriate primary evidence with critical judgement
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
Where does it lead?
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 40 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 23, 13, 24
Half of graduates earned between £19,500 and £33,000. Five years on, the median is £32,500. 80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 70% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 110% left | 85% | 35 |
| In work or study, 15 months on10% studying | 80% | 20 |
| Professional or managerial job | 70% | 15 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £26,000 | 10 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £27,000 | 40 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £32,500 | 45 |
What does it cost?
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
What do students say?
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 80% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 25 students answered
Highest: 95% agreed on question 1; lowest: 60% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 95% |
| Question 2 | 86% |
| Question 3 | 91% |
| Question 4 | 82% |
| Question 5 | 95% |
| Question 6 | 66% |
| Question 7 | 91% |
| Question 8 | 68% |
| Question 9 | 73% |
| Question 10 | 73% |
| Question 11 | 80% |
| Question 12 | 71% |
| Question 13 | 91% |
| Question 14 | 63% |
| Question 15 | 91% |
| Question 16 | 91% |
| Question 17 | 62% |
| Question 18 | 74% |
| Question 19 | 76% |
| Question 20 | 95% |
| Question 21 | 87% |
| Question 22 | 84% |
| Question 23 | 81% |
| Question 24 | 60% |
| Question 25 | 65% |
| Question 26 | 66% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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