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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Classical Studies (W62)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the DipHE Classical Studies (W62) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. The worlds of ancient Greece and Rome were extraordinarily rich and diverse. This course explores the literature, language, art and archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean world. The topics you'll cover include the Homeric epics, Athenian tragedy and its reception in the modern world, Roman poetry and politics, and the archaeology of Pompeii and Roman Britain. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Greek Literature and Drama
Latin Language Foundations
Roman Poetry and Politics
Archaeology of the Roman World
Greek Civilisation and Culture
Athenian Tragedy and Its Reception
Ancient Epigraphy and Material Culture
Classical Mythology and Religion
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£30,000£45,000
3 years£9,000£18,500£28,500
5 years£12,000£22,500£32,500

UK subject average: £57,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 68% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£57,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 61% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£57,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

53%Working
2%Studying
20%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
61%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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