Our students rated Classics at Exeter 1st in the UK for Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey (2010)- Ranked in the UK’s top 10 for Classics in The Times Good University Guide 2012; The Complete University and Guardian guides 2012
- 3rd in the UK for world leading research1
- 7th for graduate level employment and postgraduate study rates2
- Study the ancient world in the context of contemporary culture
- Wide chronological, geographical and methodological variety in academic expertise
- Innovative approaches to teaching and the ancient world
- No previous study of Latin or Greek needed for Classical Studies or Ancient History
Classics is the traditional name for the study of Latin, Greek and Ancient History – the language, literature and society of the Greco-Roman world. You will explore two cultures, which though remote from us in time, are one of the main formative influences on Western civilisation.
At Exeter, you’ll interact with some of the most exciting and innovative ideas and approaches in the subject today. As well as developing the traditional skills of classically based degrees, you’ll benefit from imaginative teaching, based on the latest cutting-edge research. We combine the study of fascinating ancient civilizations with the intellectual challenges of studying language, literature, archaeology and history, and the in-depth exploration of the past with a critical analysis of our own contemporary world.
You can study one or more of the ancient languages and gain valuable skills in communication, critical understanding and analytical approaches to evidence, culture and society. And if that hasn’t whet your appetite, where else can you learn about the anthropology of food, gender and sexuality, cultural identity, philosophy, art and religion, all in one degree programme?
Our degree programmes cover a broad base through the study of two civilisations which are of immense importance in world-history, and this helps us to understand our own culture. We also offer in-depth study through the close analysis of a wide range of sources, and in all Single Honours degree programmes, through the study of an ancient language for at least one year.
We have an excellent reputation in both teaching and research and you will join a friendly Department with a flourishing student Classics Society which runs a lively social programme.
1RAE 2008 based on percentage of research categorised as 4*
2based on proportion of UK domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates in Classics with a known career or study destination (HESA 2009/10)
