Classics and Ancient History - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Study the ancient and classical world through plays, poems, epics and speeches of antiquity - from Egypt to Greece, Rome, and Byzantium.* At Birmingham, you’ll explore archaeological sites, engage with classical texts and prepare yourself for further postgraduate study, a career in the cultural and heritage sectors or beyond - our graduates have gone on to careers in law, marketing, consultancy and more.* Explore ancient sites on your Study Tour: like the sound of an expert-guided trip to the ruins of the ancient world? Take in archaeological collections and sites like Athens, Corinth, Delphi, Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia.* Your degree will span literature, culture, religion and history, highlighting the many ways in which the legacies of classical antiquity live on in our world today.* Learn an ancient language with an optional module in Ancient Egyptian, Classical Greek or Latin, or develop your knowledge with our Intermediate and Advanced option modules.* You'll benefit from our excellent collections and library facilities, including environmental and material culture teaching collections at the University of Birmingham. You’ll have access to the Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum and the Danford Collection of African art and artefacts, alongside the Cadbury Research Library.**1st in the Russell Group for Classics in the National Student Survey 2026****Top 15 in the UK for Classics in the Complete University Guide 2027****Additional (Intercalated) Year Options**Make the most of Birmingham's connections to industry with a Year in Industry, where you can work alongside the pros and gain invaluable work experience. Get ready for global opportunities and learn a new language (or two) on our Year in Modern Languages, or learn to lead and make a difference on our Year in Civic Leadership. There’s also the option to add a Year Abroad to your degree, which you can spend living and studying with a partner university of your choice (subject to approval).

Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology