Classical Studies Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff
Classics MA (PG) - online University of Wales - - - £7800 £15000 - online Full-time
Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) MSc - online The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - online Part-time
Classics and Ancient History MA (Res) - online University of Birmingham - - - - - - online Full-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Classical Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24162 £24000 £29000
25-75 percentile range £20622 - £28486 £18500 - £30500 £23000 - £40000

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25078 £25815 £31969
25-75 percentile range £21755 - £28741 £20225 - £32631 £23964 - £44572

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.

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.

Specialisations within Classical Studies

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

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.

FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Classical Studies studies:
  • Master of Arts (Postgraduate) - MA (PG)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Master of Research - MA (Res)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.