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Subject: Classics

Why choose Classics at the University of Edinburgh?

In the most recent RAE 35% of our research in Classics, Ancient History, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies was rated 3* internationally excellent, with a further 10% rated 4* world-leading.
Our recently refurbished teaching and learning space offers world-leading facilities and houses an extensive historical collection.
Students have access to the collections of the National Library of Scotland and the National Museum of Scotland.

Find out more

Contact: College of Humanities & Social Science Undergraduate Admissions Office

Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)131 650 3565

Web: www.shca.ed.ac.uk/classics

Introduction

Classics is the study of the language, literature, history, art and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Our range of Classics degree programmes allows you to focus on various aspects of the classical world: the Greek and Latin languages, classical literature, ancient history and classical art and archaeology.

Classics can be combined with a range of subjects as part of a joint honours programme, including English literature, Philosophy and History.

Learning and assessment

Courses are taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and some practical exercises.

You will be assessed by exams and coursework.

Careers

Classics graduates often progress to further study or careers in academia, teaching and museum work. Previous graduates have also gone on to work in accountancy, finance, IT, publishing, the Civil Service or law (after completing further qualifications).

Our facilities

You will study at our recently refurbished teaching and study facilities, located within the University’s Central Area. You will have access to the School’s new Student Research Room and subject collections, as well as all of the University’s libraries and computing facilities.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to study abroad and to join fieldwork projects overseas.