Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA (Hons) and other courses in Classics at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Classics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Classics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Classics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £23500 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £18000 - £29000 | £19000 - £36500 |
All Classics courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Classics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24784 | £24682 | £29413 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20903 - £29600 | £18802 - £31967 | £22568 - £40549 |
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Course Description
Explore the civilisations that gave birth to the thinking of Aristotle and Cicero, and the philosophies they were fundamental in developing.
Classical Civilisation
You'll discover Ancient Greece and Rome through their:
- political and social structures
- art and visual culture
- religion and social life
Take the opportunity to learn ancient Greek and/or Latin. Both complete beginners and established learners welcome.
Philosophy
You'll cover the traditional areas of ethics, reasoning and logic. And see how these feed into contemporary interests such as social philosophy and environmental ethics.
You'll also be able contrast philosophical traditions developed in ancient Greece and Rome with those developed in India and China.
Different subjects - complementary themes
No previous knowledge of either subject is needed. Our first year gives everyone a common standard of knowledge and skills. Later years provide options to explore widely. You can pick individual topics that grab your attention or follow a theme that complements both subjects, such as:
- Gender - what it meant to be a man in Greece and Rome and how gender operates in today's society
- Art - Greek and Roman painting and the philosophy of art
Combine with other subjects
You can also combine Classical Civilisation and Philosophy with other subjects with our Liberal Arts BA.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall
Costs
Tuition Fees Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £21500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £21500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
QV85
University Rankings
of The University of Nottingham
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 33 different rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #16
- #19
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #20
- #23
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #12
- #51
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #14
- #67
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- Philosophy
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 33 university rankings of The University of Nottingham
About The University of Nottingham
List of 388 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Nottingham - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA (Hons) The University of Nottingham
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26240 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £24500 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (20%), Sales occupations (15%), Elementary occupations (15%), Administrative occupations (10%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 94. This means that 94% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Nottingham achieved the highest ranking for Philosophy. It is ranked #19 in (Philosophy). See all subject rankings for The University of Nottingham.
- Classical Civilisation and Philosophy BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Nottingham.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024