| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Classical Studies with English BA
Key Information
Course type: Major/minor honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Required A-level: AAB Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements Duration: Three years Application status: Open Start date: September 2025 Application deadline: 29 January 2025 Optional study abroad Optional internships Apply via UCAS
Course Essentials
This Classical Studies with English BA has no required modules, empowering you to build your own curriculum that follows your passions and interests. The only restriction is that you choose three-quarters of your modules from Classics and the rest from English.
Key Benefits
- Classics at King’s ranked First in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021) and fourth in the QS World Rankings 2024 among UK Classics Departments.
- Join one of the largest Classics departments in the UK, with unique coverage from the Bronze Age to Modern Greece.
- Study English modules at one of the oldest departments in the country, boasting an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research.
- Choose your own curriculum comprised entirely of optional modules. Pursue your interests in a department renowned for the quality of its teaching and student experience.
- Enjoy visits to the British Museum and other London museums as integrated parts of your learning.
- Enhance your education through opportunities like access to organisations like Shakespeare’s Globe.
- Build your transferable analytical and communication skills that employers from a range of sectors find highly desirable.
Course Structure
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.
This is a three-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.
Year 1
- You are required to take 90 credits from optional Classics modules, which may include up to 30 credits of Greek or Latin language acquisition.
- The wide range of modules available may typically include:
- Art and Archaeology of Greece & Rome (30 credits)
- Introduction to Ancient History (c 1200 BC- AD 600) (30 credits)
- Greek and Latin Literature and Thought: An Introduction (30 credits)
- Introduction to the Byzantine world (15 credits)
- Receptions of the Past: The Hellenic World from Antiquity to Today (15 credits)
- You are required to take 30 credits from optional English modules, which may typically include:
- Introducing Literary Theories (15 credits)
- Writing London (15 credits)
- Introduction to American Literature (15 credits)
- Reading Past, Reading Present (15 credits)
- Medieval Literary Culture (15 credits)
- Early Modern Literary Culture (15 credits)
Year 2
- You are required to take 90 credits from optional Classics modules, which may include up to 30 credits of Greek or Latin language acquisition.
- The wide range of modules available may typically include:
- Homer’s Odyssey
- The Latin love poets
- Ancient sexuality
- The fall of the Roman Republic
- You are required to take 30 credits from optional English modules, which may typically include:
- American popular culture
- Experimental theatre
- Oscar Wilde
- Gender and performance
- The performing culture of Jacobean England
- Afrofuturism
Year 3
- You are required to take 90 credits from optional Classics modules, which may include up to 30 credits of Greek or Latin language acquisition.
- The wide range of modules available may typically include:
- The everyday city in classical literature
- Greek religion
- Performance literature in antiquity
- Ancient political philosophy
- Ovid through the ages and Neronian literature
- You are required to take 30 credits from optional English modules, which may typically include:
- Activist texts and Afro-gothic literature
- Black and Asian writing in Britain
- Literature and fame in the 18th Century
- Shakespeare’s London
Teaching Methods
We use lectures, workshops, and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
At King’s, all students on a taught programme are allocated a personal tutor who will play a key role in helping you to get the most out of your studies, providing support and encouragement for your time at university.
Assessment
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include coursework essays, written examinations, and individual or group presentations.
Employability
Graduates of this Classical Studies with English BA go on to work in a range of professions, including law, banking, the civil service, information technology, librarianship, education, heritage industries, and the media.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Assistant Tax Advisor, Ernst & Young
- Human Resources Administrator, Health Resources International
- Web Administrator, Intrico Products Ltd
- Illustrator, Self Employed Illustrator
- Marketing and Publishing Graduate Scheme, The Telegraph Media Group
- Research Intern, Environment Agency
- Sales Operations Admin, Associated Press TV News
- Latin Teacher at a university
- Client Relations Associate, Fidelity Investment Managers
- Customer Management Executive, CMC Markets
- Senior Course Support Assistant, Coventry University
Tuition Fees
Full-time Tuition Fees UK
The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.
Full-time Tuition Fees International
The International tuition fee for the academic year is £27,100 per year.
Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's, please visit the Fees and Funding section.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Overview:
The Classical Studies with English BA program is an interdepartmental course that enables students to develop deep knowledge in both Classics and English literature. Students primarily study Classics, gaining expertise in Latin and Ancient Greek languages and texts, philosophy, history, art, and archaeology. They further their knowledge via modules from the English department, enabling them to trace the echoes of the ancient world in Western literature from ancient times to the present day.
Objectives:
- Provide students with rigorous training in both Latin and Ancient Greek languages and texts.
- Develop students' understanding of ancient history, philosophy, art, and archaeology.
- Offer comprehensive knowledge of English literature with a focus on the impact of Greek and Roman authors.
- Foster strong analytical and communication skills, preparing students for diverse careers.
Description:
This three-year program consists of 360 credits, requiring students to take a combination of optional modules covering various aspects of both disciplines. Students have flexibility to choose modules that match their personal interests while gaining foundational knowledge through required courses.
Outline
Content:
- Classics Modules: Students explore Latin and Ancient Greek languages, Greek and Roman history, literature, philosophy, art, and archaeology.
- English Modules: Students delve into diverse topics like literary theories, modern and early modern literature (English and American), London's rich literary history, and past and present forms of reading.
Assessment:
Students are continuously assessed through a combination of methods, typically including:
- Coursework Essays: Analyzing and conveying understanding of various topics through written essays.
- Individual or Group Presentations: Articulating understanding by individually or jointly constructing and delivering presentations.
- Written/Practical Examinations: Demonstrating acquired knowledge through written exams and/or practical tests related to specific modules. The specific contribution of coursework and exams to the final grade varies depending on the modules chosen in the program.
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures: Delivering foundational knowledge and overviews of key topics across various modules.
- Workshops: Applying acquired theories and knowledge from lectures to hands-on tasks and discussions.
- Group Tutorials: Engaging in focused discussions with fellow students in smaller groups regarding specific topics and texts.
Personal Tutoring:
Each student receives a dedicated personal tutor throughout their degree. These tutors provide individualized support and encouragement, aiding academic progress while assisting students in accessing resources and opportunities at King's College London.
Careers
Career Prospects:
Graduates of this program find employment in various sectors, including:
- Law
- Banking
- Civil Service
- Librarianship
- Education
- Heritage Industries
- Human Resources Administrator
- Web Administrator
- Illustrator
- Marketing and Publishing Graduate
- Research Intern
- Senior Course Support Assistant
Additionally:
- Graduates from this program often pursue further degrees such as a PhD or Master's. This broadens their academic journey and allows them to develop new skills in diverse international settings.
Optional Internships:
Students are encouraged to engage in internships and insightful programs alongside their studies. This enhances practical experience and builds professional networks. These opportunities help build practical skills and gain valuable industry experience. They can also explore potential career paths before entering the workforce after graduation. Tuition fees and other financial aspects are not described in this response as they fall outside the requested scope.
Full time tuition fees UK: The UK tuition fee for the 2024-25 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap. Full time tuition fees International The International tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is £24,786 per year. Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling. In addition to the costs above, you can also expect to pay for: · library fees and fines · personal photocopies · printing course handouts · society membership fees · stationery · graduation costs · travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
