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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Classics course at University of Cambridge.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Cambridge. These students are taking Classics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Latin | A* |
| Classical Civilisation | A* |
| English Literature | A* |
| History | A* |
| Mathematics | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Q800
Here's what University of Cambridge says about its Classics course.
Classics at Cambridge is the study of ancient Greek and Roman cultures, language, literature, philosophy, ancient history, art and archaeology. Classics covers the history, culture, archaeology, art, philosophy and linguistics of classical antiquity. You will also study original texts and artefacts.
You can either specialise in a particular field or study a range of different topics.
Our 3-year course is for you if:
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you have Latin A level or IB Higher Level (or equivalent). If you have little or no Classical Greek, we offer an intensive ancient Greek programme
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you have Classical Greek A level or IB Higher Level (or equivalent) but not Latin. But you may be advised to take the 4-year degree, depending on your circumstances.
Source: University of Cambridge
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Classics at University of Cambridge.
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Single Tier Structure
Location
Lucy Cavendish | Cambridge
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Classical studies
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
15 October 2025
University of Cambridge student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Found it quite shocking that you have to pay a huge fee to join the Student Union. rnI also had trouble voting in the last election, and have received no reply to an email I sent trying to get help to fix this.
1st year student
1 year ago
Plenty of cafes in the day, and lots of libraries to work in, especially on sites like Sidgwick. rnSome good clubbing, but it really depends on when you go. One Saturday, the club was absolutely dead, but if you want a good night out, I would recommend Wednesday Revs.
1st year student
1 year ago
I am in one of the cheapest rooms available for first years at my college. This means I spend about u00a35,500 a year on rent, or u00a3184 a week. We are fortunate that rent is only charged during term-time (29-30 weeks) and I know there are some bursaries available. rnRent includes all water and el...
1st year student
1 year ago
Welfare support is very good at my college. I was ill this term and was able to manoeuvre this with the help of my tutor and the nurse. The only problem I have faced has been with trying to get access to lecture recordings - this is not the case with all courses, but the English faculty are pretty a...
1st year student
1 year ago
I am at Selwyn College, and we have been put as first-years in the same accommodation block, which is a lovely idea. We were also organised to be next door to someone from our subject - a great touch! My accommodation is perfectly functional - we have a bed, desk, wardrobe, en-suite and shared kitch...
1st year student
1 year ago
I love the layout of our course. It has just enough freedom (ie I can choose my essay title each week, and will later be able to choose which texts I revisit and revise and which I never want to see again) while being structured and guided under four papers, each of a different time period. The supp...
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Student information
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Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Cambridge graduates who took Classics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£44.9k
Fifth year after graduation
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