Study the ancient Greek and Roman worlds through history, literature, archaeology and philosophy
Classics
Why study Classics at Birkbeck?
Our courses offer rich opportunities to study the ancient Greek and Roman world, ranging across history, literature, archaeology and philosophy. You will be join a vibrant, friendly university community on our campus in central London.
You will be encouraged to debate how we interpret Greek and Roman antiquity and why this matters, with specialist option modules on refugees and exiles in antiquity, ancient political thought and the archaeology of Roman slavery. You also have the opportunity to study ancient Greek and Latin language from beginners to advanced level.
You will study on our campus in central London and graduate with a University of London degree.
Grow your career
You will gain practical experience through placements, fieldwork, and archival projects to prepare you for a meaningful, real-world career.
Birkbeck graduates have pursued roles such as:
- curator or museum officer
- archivist or heritage consultant
- researcher, educator, or cultural policy professional.
Highlights
- Top 8 UK university for History, Classics and Archaeology research (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
- Access to the British Museum and the British Library, the largest national library in the world.
