Classical Studies Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Classical Studies and Comparative Literature BA (Hons) King's College London 70% 5% 10% £9250 - 169 London On campus Full-time
Classical Studies with English BA (Hons) King's College London 82% 0% 0% £9250 - 181 London On campus Full-time
Classics MA Birkbeck, University of London - - - £5400 £9915 - London On campus Part-time
Classics with Study Abroad (4 years) BA (Hons) University College London - - - £9250 £24000 - London On campus Full-time
Classics BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Classical Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Classical Studies BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
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3 Online Classical Studies Courses.
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183 Classical Studies Courses in the UK.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Classical Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Classical Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Classical Studies

  • Classical Archaeology
  • Ancient History
  • Greek Languages
  • Latin Languages
  • Literature
  • Museum Studies
  • Records and Archive Management

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Classical Studies

  • Knowledge of the Greek and Roman languages and cultures
  • Ability to research, collate and analyse materials
  • Ability to analyse written documentation and statistics
  • Critical evaluation skills
  • Ability to interpret resources
  • Capacity to formulate impartial and coherent arguments
  • Good spoken and written presentation skills
  • Group working and self- management skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Classical Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Classical Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Classical Studies at King's College London

30% Administrative occupations
20% Sales occupations
20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Classical Studies, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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