Classics MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Classics MA (Hons) and other courses in Classics at University of Glasgow 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.
All Classics courses of University of Glasgow
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History and Archaeology
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 | £22000 | £21000 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28000 | £15500 - £25500 | £19500 - £32000 |
All History and Archaeology courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of History and Archaeology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24162 | £25000 | £29394 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20622 - £28486 | £19500 - £31500 | £22914 - £40388 |
All History and Archaeology Courses in the UK
Course Description
CLASSICS: - Classics involves the study of the literature, history, art and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Study of Latin and/or Greek language is possible at any level. You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme. Italy and Greece as part of your programme.
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Classics courses of University of Glasgow
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Classics MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
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:
Q820
University Rankings
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based on 37 different rankings
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About University of Glasgow
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FAQ about Classics MA (Hons) University of Glasgow
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22000 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £25500 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (30%), Administrative occupations (15%), Customer service occupations (10%), Protective service occupations (10%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 74. This means that 74% 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.
- Classics MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Glasgow.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 182 which is among the
Percentile among all Classical Studies students in the UK.