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Classics

Studying the ancient world opens our eyes to how cultures evolve and operate, and a Classics degree will give you the tools to apply these lessons in your future career
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Classics allows you to explore ancient Greek and Roman cultures, language, literature, philosophy, ancient history, art and archaeology. Classics can be studied as either a 3-year or 4-year course. If you have studied Latin or Classical Greek at A Level (or equivalent), you can apply for the 3-year course. If you have little or no experience of Latin or Classical Greek, then the 4-year course gives you an extra year to build the necessary foundations. More details about the course can be found on the University website.

Classics at Murray Edwards

At Murray Edwards, we welcome around three undergraduate students in Classics each year (across the 3- and 4-year courses). Within the College as a whole we have around ten undergraduate students and typically 2-3 postgraduate students. As a community we meet regularly to share ideas and intellectual support. 

Typical offer

A Level: A*AA

IB: 42 (776)

Required subjects

Three-year course 

A Level: A Level Latin or A Level Classical Greek. 

IB: Higher Level Latin or Higher Level Classical Greek. 

Four-year course 

No specific subjects are required.

Admissions assessment

Applicants are required to take a written assessment if invited for interview. You do not need to register in advance for this assessment. The College will provide details directly to you. Check the College Admissions Assessments page for more details.

Written work

Applicants are required to submit two pieces of written work.

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