Classical Studies with English BA

Explore the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome alongside the study of English literature. By combining Classics with English literature you can expect to gain skills and experience in Latin and/or Ancient Greek language and texts, philosophy, history, art and archaeology, while discovering how Greek and Roman writers have influenced western literature.

Key benefits

• Classics at King’s is ranked First in the UK for research excellence (REF 2021) and third in the QS World Rankings 2022 among UK Classics Departments
• King's Classics Department is one of the largest in the UK, with unique coverage from the Bronze Age to Modern Greece.
• Central location offers collaborations with the British Museum and the Museum of London, which are incorporated into undergraduate teaching.
• One of the oldest English departments in the country, with an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research.
• Central location offers access to Shakespeare’s Globe, and countless other sites and buildings with literary associations.
• Degree courses combine focus and flexibility, allowing students to pursue their interests in departments renowned for their quality of teaching and the student experience.
• Graduates develop transferable analytical and communications skills, making them highly desirable to employers across a range of sectors.

“My favourite part of the course is how we get to explore our individual interests within the wide range of modules we study. ”

Sarah Abdelmaksoud, Classical Studies with English BAShow more