Overview

The Classics course at Birkbeck, University of London starts with a broadly chronological introduction to the classical world, from the archaic Mediterranean to the early Christian Roman Empire. You will explore politics and culture, religion, sex and sexuality, the writing of history, and the reception of classical culture in the modern world, particularly the meanings that have been attached to the classical past, which is a particular research strength in the Department of History, Classics and Archaeology.

You will also continue your study of Greek or Latin, enhancing your language comprehension to an advanced level, while a wide range of option modules allow you to explore and expand your interests more fully. You will receive training in research methods and techniques, which will give you the confidence and skills to research and write a dissertation on a subject of particular interest to you, with guidance and supervision from one of our academic experts.

Careers and Employability

Graduates can pursue a career in museums or galleries, research and archiving, or education. Possible professions include heritage manager, higher education lecturer, museum/gallery curator, or newspaper journalist. This degree can also be useful in a variety of roles within the fields of education and local or national government, such as secondary school teacher or Civil Service fast streamer.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Athens: Material Culture Approaches to the Classical City

From temples to museums: post-classical encounters with classical antiquities

Mapping the Middle Ages, from Ptolemy to Planoudes (c. 150-1500)

Money and Empire c. 300-c. 800

Rome in Britain: Receptions of Antiquity and the Grand Tour

The City of Rome: Ancient to Medieval

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International

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The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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79

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in an arts subject. Proficiency in either Greek or Latin.

We will also normally consider social science and science graduates, and applicants with other qualifications.

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22410 GBP / year

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11700 GBP / year

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Part-time home students: £5,850 per year
Part-time international students: £11,205 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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