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Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£28,500Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Classics at Durham University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course details: The core of the Classics course is language, although how much language is studied and at what level, depends on you. The course is equally suitable for students who have A levels (or equivalent) in Greek and/or Latin and for those who have never studied an ancient language before. We offer modules in both Latin and Greek, at every level appropriate to your experience or your particular interests. International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Law
finance and teaching
Course details:
Why Durham University?
Rankings
Top 100
UCAS Code:Q801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 666 in higher level subjects |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£85,500
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £32,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £40,500 | £55,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 56% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
35%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
98%Learning resources
96%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Durham University
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