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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QVV5

Classical Studies and Philosophy

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Classical Studies and Philosophy at University of Exeter is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. - Combine the challenge of exploring the culture and thought of the ancient world with the study of philosophy - Study key classical texts in translation - Optional Ancient Greek or Latin language modules To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page. International tuition fees are £24,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Greek Thought and Culture
Latin Literature and Civilisation
History of Western Philosophy
Plato and Aristotle
Roman Philosophy and Society
Critical Thinking and Logic
Ancient Mediterranean World
Philosophy of Language and Meaning
UCAS Code:QVV5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Excluding General Studies

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,850

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 — University of Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,500£24,000£25,500
3 years£21,000£26,500£33,500
5 years£28,500£34,500£45,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 33% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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

70%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Exeter

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