The BA in Classics can be studied as either a three-year or a four-year course. The latter provides an introductory year focussing on the Latin language, Latin literature, and Roman history and culture; students then join the three-year group for the remainder of the degree, starting work on Greek in the third term of their first year in Cambridge. Some graduates go into research and teaching in schools and universities, or work in libraries and museums. But most go into other careers – in law, the media, accountancy, the Civil Service, industry and business.

 

Further information about the course can be found on the Faculty and University websites.

Course Requirements

  • No subject-specific entrance requirements for the four-year course.  Applicants for the three-year course must have a good A-level in Latin (or equivalent).

  • A range of British and international qualifications may be acceptable.

For more information:

Admissions Assessment

  • Most applicants are required to take a subject-specific written admission assessment, either pre-interview or at interview. These assessments are designed to supplement the information in your application and provide a gauge of your abilities - to assess skills, such as comprehension and thinking skills, and levels of knowledge and understanding, relevant to your course. Read more on the University's website here.

Director of Studies

Dr John Patterson

Classics

Dr Patterson is University Senior Lecturer in Ancient History in the Faculty of Classics, and Director of Studies in Classics at Magdalene College as well as at Lucy Cavendish. Originally from Newcastle, he studied at Magdalen College, Oxford and at the British School at Rome, before coming to Cambridge.  He teaches Roman history in the Classics Faculty, and his research interests include the history and archaeology of Roman Italy and the City of Rome itself in antiquity.

Applying to study in October 2020?

Yes No