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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q800
Classics
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Classics at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BA Classics course will enable you to study Greek and/or Latin language and literature while also exploring the political, social and intellectual history of the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. You can learn either or both ancient languages, and tailor your course unit options to focus on Greek or Latin language and literature together with Ancient History, depending on where your interests lie. The programme is structured so that you begin your study of ancient languages at the right place for you, dependent on your previous experience. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Latin love poetry
Greek myth
Ancient epic and the literature of exile
UCAS Code:Q800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB including one essay based subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC including one essay based subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,800
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£83,400
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,500 | £23,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £28,500 | £37,000 |
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% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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
60%Working
14%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
88%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
92%Student voice
82%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Manchester
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