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Classical Studies and English

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

On this degree, you study a variety of texts written in English alongside the culture of the classical world and will explore the connections between the two. You will learn about the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome from a variety of perspectives, and uncover their legacy in our culture and the way we think today. You can also learn a classical language - we offer Greek and Latin from beginners' or advanced level.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
QQ83
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
QQ83
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

either including English Literature or English Language and Literature or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as A-levels in other arts and humanities subjects).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

15 Level 3 credits in English literature/literature and language, or other arts and humanities subjects involving significant literary content, are essential. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in study of the classical world; Level 3 Units in classics or history are desirable.

Scottish Higher - AAABB

including English or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as other arts and humanities subjects). Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

with English grade 6 at Higher Level or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as HLs in other arts and humanities subjects).

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H1, H2, H3

including English or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as other arts and humanities subjects).

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2

including English, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as other arts and humanities subjects).

English language requirements

English Language Requirements https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

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