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 | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £26000 | £27000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £19500 - £27500 | £23000 - £37000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Classics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24784 | £23692 | £28963 |
25-75 percentile range | £20903 - £29600 | £18092 - £30588 | £21875 - £39373 |
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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% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
15% | Media Professionals |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Animal care and control services |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
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 |
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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:
January 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)
University Rankings
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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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
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