Classics and the Ancient World with Study Abroad BA

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Q803

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,800 / year

Classics and the Ancient World with Study Abroad BA

About

Course overview

This programme is the same as BA Classics and the Ancient World, except that the degree includes an additional year abroad. The third year of this programme is spent at an approved university in, for example, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Spain or Switzerland. This offers you the chance to expand your knowledge and experience within your chosen academic field, as well as learn new skills and enjoy the culture of another country.

The main focus of this programme is the study of ancient languages and literature in the context of all aspects of the ancient world in its full chronological, geographical and methodological range. Students will be able to develop a sophisticated approach to the ancient world and express their own ideas in essays for individual modules and a final-year dissertation.

The compulsory modules ensure a broad understanding of the ancient world and familiarity with at least one ancient language, and some involve research skills training.

The wide range of optional modules includes ancient language and literature, philosophy and science, ancient history and the various branches of archaeology.

The programme also allows you to take modules from outside the area of Classics and the Ancient World, for example in medieval or modern history, history of science or computing. In Years one and two, candidates may take up to 30 credits in total of modules entirely outside the Classics field of study.

In Years one and two, you will also study the modern foreign language of the country you intend to visit in your third year.

What this course will give you

UCL is ranked in the top seven universities in the UK for Classics by the Guardian University Guide 2024.

You will have access to an unparalleled range of options, from Roman Love Poetry to Greek Palaeography, from Ancient Greek Religion to Roman Epic, from Hittite to Egyptian Archaeology. UCL has excellent library facilities, and is ideally situated close to world-renowned resources such as the British Museum, the British Library and the Institute of Classical Studies.

The lively student-run Classics Society organises an annual Classical play (a Greek or Latin drama in translation), which is shown at the Bloomsbury Theatre, as well as other events.

This flexible four-year programme with three different routes offers the opportunity to develop expertise in one or more ancient languages, out of Ancient Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, Hittite, Akkadian or Sumerian.

In addition, the programme provides an opportunity to study the ancient world in a broad sense, alongside an in-depth study of aspects of ancient literature, philosophy, history and archaeology.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

Grades

AAB

Subjects

Language and Literature route: Ancient/Classical Greek or Latin at grade A required

Literature, History, Archaeology route: no subject requirements

Ancient Middle Eastern Studies route: no subject requirements.

GCSEs

English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual offer information

Grades: BBB more about contextual offers
Subjects: Language and Literature route: Ancient/Classical Greek or Latin required; Literature, History, Archaeology route: no subject requirements; Ancient Middle Eastern Studies route: no subject requirements.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Points: 36
Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects including Greek or Latin at grade 6, with no higher level score below 5.

Contextual offer

Points: 32 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects including Greek or Latin at grade 6, with no higher level score below 5. Language and Literature route: Ancient/Classical Greek or Latin at higher level grade 6 required; Literature, History, Archaeology route: No subject requirements; Ancient Middle Eastern Studies route: No subject requirements.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

D3,D3,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including Latin or Greek at D3

A,A,B at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and B,B,B at Higher), including Latin or Greek at grade A at Advanced Higher.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades AAB, including Latin or Greek.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 3

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career

The foundation of your career

The BA Classics and the Ancient World with Year Abroad is a rigorous and broad-ranging degree which qualifies you for a remarkably wide variety of jobs. The Department and the Classics Society hosts regular talks from former students, which may help guide you in your future career choices.

Career destinations in recent years have included: graduate study, teaching, law, computing, accountancy, marketing, banking, music (classical and popular), acting, the media, business, the voluntary sector, local government and politics.

Employability

Knowledge of ancient languages allows you to develop mental agility and versatility, equipping you with the ability to learn modern languages with comparative ease, opening up a wide range of careers for the future. This degree includes proficiency in a modern language, in addition to knowledge of ancient languages, which opens up the option of a career internationally.