- UCAS course code
- Q800
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Early clearing information
This course is available through clearing for home and international applicants
If you already have your exam results, meet the entry requirements, and are not holding an offer from a university or college, then you may be able to apply to this course.
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)
BA Classics
Explore the language, literature and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds in this richly varied course.
Duration: 3 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: Q800 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study with a language
- Typical A-level offer: ABB
- Typical contextual A-level offer: BBC
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBC
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 34 points overall with 6,5,5 at HL
Career opportunities
All our courses involve the development of strong transferable skills, encouraging students to think logically to interpret and analyse information and data.
A degree in Classics or Ancient History will give you the ability to communicate well. It will show a deep understanding of varied cultures and societies, preparing you for a career in many industries.
You can also apply to spend a year gaining valuable workplace experience on a work placement.
Throughout your degree and for two years after, you'll have access to dedicated support for your subject. The careers and employability page has more on how we prepare students for the workplace. Also, our undergraduate courses are designed to ease the transition into postgraduate study, if desired.
The University of Manchester is the second most targeted university in the UK for top graduate employers (High Fliers Research, 2024).
Our graduates have gone on to work in many industries. They have had positions with BBC, Google, the UK government, museums, and law firms.