Classics and English BA
AAB at A level, A in English Literature or English Language and Literature; graduates earn a median £25,500 three years on.
Typical A level offer
AAB
A in English Literature or English Language and Literature · 94% of entrants came with A levels · 100% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
AABtypical A level offer; aab including grade a in english literature or english language and literature (combined).
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: ABB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1A in English Literature or English Language and Literature
Who actually got in: 94% with A levels, 6% with the IB. 7% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 60 entrants.
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 to include 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language-Literature (combined). | 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language-Literature |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside A level English Literature or English Language-Literature (combined). | — |
| Advanced Highers | AA including English Literature and ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects. AAA including English Literature and ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects. AB including A in Advanced Higher English Literature and AAB in three further Highers subjects. | English Literature and ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects; A in Advanced Higher English Literature and AAB in three further Highers subjects |
| 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 | — |
Years 1–3
What do you study?
1compulsory module in year 1, 13 optional
Compulsory modules this year: arts & humanities 62% · transversal skills 38%.
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
Year 1 · 1 core, 13 optional · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Modes of Reading
What you learn (13)
- analyse a literary or cultural work through multiple theoretical lenses
- conduct bibliographic research on modern literary and cultural works
- discuss literature's role in society and institutional authority debates
- discuss a literary work using varied theoretical questions
- define literary theory and literary criticism as distinct fields
- explain the historical emergence of literary theory and criticism as disciplines
- apply research skills to literary study
- apply close reading techniques to literary texts
- carry out critical analysis of modern literary works
- conduct bibliographic research on modern cultural works
- debate the role of literature within society and institutions
- evaluate readiness to progress to advanced literary theory study
- choose suitable honours-level literary specialisations
13 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
- 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
- Epic into Novel
What you learn (12)
- describe the content and themes of Homer's Iliad and Virgil's Aeneid
- explain the defining features of the classical epic genre
- trace the influence of classical epic on later european literature
- describe the content and structure of Milton's Paradise Lost
- relate Paradise Lost to classical epic traditions
- describe the content of two classic english novels
- explain the defining characteristics of the novel as a genre
- analyse how novelists adapted epic traditions in their works
- describe non-western epic and novel works and their cultural context
- compare non-western epics and novels with european counterparts
- analyse how cultural, political and religious contexts modify genre conventions
- explain how literary genres evolve across cultural circumstances
- Medieval and Early Modern Literature
What you learn (8)
- read and translate passages of Middle English text
- describe the historical development and structure of the English language
- describe the works of Chaucer and contemporary medieval writers
- explain medieval society and cultural context relevant to literature
- identify forms and metres used in English poetry
- apply academic writing conventions appropriate to literary studies
- use scholarly resources to support literary analysis
- interpret literary texts to construct critical essay arguments
Year 2 · 0 core, 8 optional
8 optional modules
- Romantic & Victorian Poetry
What you learn (5)
- explain how romantic and victorian poems relate to their historical and cultural context
- analyse poems in light of contemporary political, religious and scientific developments
- apply close reading techniques to analyse poetic texts
- trace the development of literary criticism on romantic and victorian poetry over time
- evaluate critical interpretations of poems from different historical periods
- Explorations in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies
What you learn (8)
- identify key claims within modern critical and cultural theory
- critically assess major arguments in critical and cultural theory
- describe methodological approaches used in different analytic traditions
- evaluate rhetorical and formal strategies across analytic modes
- connect individual ideas to broader conceptual frameworks
- apply diverse theoretical positions to critical analysis
- question the assumptions underlying various theoretical positions
- relate critical-theoretical arguments to literary and cultural works
- English Literature & Feminisms 1790-1899
What you learn (6)
- identify conservative, radical and liberal positions on the woman question
- explain how differing ideological viewpoints shaped debates on gender roles
- describe how novels, poetry and prose conveyed ideas about gender
- analyse how different literary genres supported or opposed feminist ideas
- explain how literary texts reflect political and social change in the period
- evaluate the relationship between literature and imperial, national and cultural upheaval
- The Question of the Animal
What you learn (10)
- describe major historical developments in human-animal cultural relations
- explain key ideas of posthumanist theory applied to animal studies
- construct a critical argument about the question of the animal
- present an argument on animal-related texts in written form
- present an argument on animal-related texts orally
- apply critical reading skills to literary and cultural texts
- formulate a research question linking theoretical context to a text
- reference scholarly reviews and primary sources to support analysis
- organise research findings on set module materials
- examine the underlying premises of an argument
Year 3 · 0 core, 8 optional
8 optional modules
- 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
- 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 Myth: Narratives, Sources, Approaches
What you learn (8)
- identify key myths from Greek antiquity
- describe the varied textual and artistic media used to depict Greek myths
- evaluate historical interpretations of Greek myths from antiquity to the present
- propose contemporary interpretive approaches to Greek myths
- assess the strengths and weaknesses of textual and visual evidence in myth studies
- present a coherent argument on mythological material in spoken and written form
- analyse the language and style of original Greek mythological texts
- situate findings on myth within a wider comparative study of the ancient world
- Explorations in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies
What you learn (6)
- evaluate key claims in modern critical and cultural theory
- explain argumentative traditions and methods used in different analytic approaches
- evaluate formal and rhetorical strategies within analytic approaches
- connect individual ideas to broader conceptual frameworks
- apply varied theoretical positions to critical analysis
- question the assumptions underlying different theoretical positions
“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.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£25,500median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£22k
Median£26k
Upper quarter£31k
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 155 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 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £21,500 and £30,500. Five years on, the median is £33,000. 90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 80% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 10% left | 100% | 50 |
| In work or study, 15 months on10% studying | 90% | 25 |
| Professional or managerial job | 80% | 15 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £28,000 | 15 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £25,500 | 155 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £33,000 | 160 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
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.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
81%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 78% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 75 students answered
Highest: 99% agreed on question 4; lowest: 52% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 97% |
| Question 2 | 97% |
| Question 3 | 96% |
| Question 4 | 99% |
| Question 5 | 99% |
| Question 6 | 95% |
| Question 7 | 87% |
| Question 8 | 79% |
| Question 9 | 85% |
| Question 10 | 62% |
| Question 11 | 91% |
| Question 12 | 92% |
| Question 13 | 89% |
| Question 14 | 83% |
| Question 15 | 97% |
| Question 16 | 96% |
| Question 17 | 78% |
| Question 18 | 76% |
| Question 19 | 86% |
| Question 20 | 96% |
| Question 21 | 90% |
| Question 22 | 89% |
| Question 23 | 80% |
| Question 24 | 52% |
| Question 25 | 78% |
| Question 26 | 81% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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