Classics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Classics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
This course is perfect if you have a knowledge and love of either Latin or Greek and want to add that second ancient language to your repertoire, while learning more about the classical world through the study of texts in the original as well as artefacts, ideas and past-deeds.
Enrol on BA Classics at Royal Holloway and you will spend at least half your time studying Latin and Greek, reading texts in the original words of the author. The remainder of your time will be spent understanding the minds, hearts and actions of the ancient Romans and Greeks through the study of anc...
This course is perfect if you have a knowledge and love of either Latin or Greek and want to add that second ancient language to your repertoire, while learning more about the classical world through the study of texts in the original as well as artefacts, ideas and past-deeds.
Enrol on BA Classics at Royal Holloway and you will spend at least half your time studying Latin and Greek, reading texts in the original words of the author. The remainder of your time will be spent understanding the minds, hearts and actions of the ancient Romans and Greeks through the study of ancient philosophy, history, classical archaeology as well as Latin and Greek literature in translation.
As a Classicist you will be part of our Classics Department, where the quality of research that informs our teaching and a friendly, individual approach which shapes the way we guide our students combine to create an unbeaten academic experience. Ours is a a vibrant, stimulating environment in which to learn, producing graduates with an outstanding record for employment or further study, while a thriving Classics Society contributes to the friendly and sociable atmosphere of our department.
• Learn Latin and Greek, one of which can be from scratch.
• Study texts in the original language using highly developed linguistic skills.
• Tailor your degree to your own interests with flexible non-linguistic options.
• Consider ancient cultural, social and political contexts.
• Develop analytical, communication and research skills.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A17-C81
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
- Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. - Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required Subjects: AS/A-level Latin or Greek grade B, or GCSE grade A/7 in Latin or Greek if not taken at A-level.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including grade B in Greek or Latin
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0
PLUS GCSE grade A/7 in Latin or Greek , or AS/A-Level in Latin or Greek at grade B.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE Latin or Greek grade A/7 if not taken at a Higher Level.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,B
Grade B in Latin or Greek is required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PLUS A-Level grade B, PLUS GCSE grade A/7 in Greek or Latin, or AS/A-level in Greek or Latin grade B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Grades 6,5,5 at Higher Level OR with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 5 in Higher or Standard Level Latin or Greek
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PLUS GCSE grade A/7 in Greek or Latin, or AS/A-level in Greek or Latin grade B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including H3 in either Greek or Latin.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
PLUS A-Levels grades B,B PLUS GCSE grade A/7 in Greek or Latin, or AS/A-Level in Greek or Latin, grade B
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £26,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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