Classics: The University of Manchester

Course description

Classics is a programme based on the study of Greek and Latin language and literature in each of the three years of study. Those who already taken these subjects at A-level follow Route 1, while Route 2 is available for those who have not. Where appropriate, the texts for literary and historical course units are studied in the original language. There is a wide range of styles of teaching, including lectures, seminars, small-group tutorials and virtual seminars via the web. In particular, they encourage students to involve themselves under guidance in independent study and original research.

Career opportunities

A classical degree opens many doors and is highly prized by employers. They see theirr graduates take up jobs in museum or gallery management, publishing, the media, the Civil Service, industry, banking, accountancy, retail management and law, as well as teaching.

Entry requirements

• English language: Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent; eg. NCUK EAP minimum Grade of A with range of 70-79, TOEFL: PBT score of 600; CBT score of 250; TWE score of 5.5; IBT score of 100.
• A level: Grades ABB-BBB. Two AS-levels accepted in place of one A-level. General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer. If you offer Latin and Greek as two of your subjects, you will continue your study of these languages on Route 1; if you have not studied these before then you will begin your study of them on Route 2.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: English Language at minimum of grade C.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.
• International Baccalaureate: 33-32 points overall to include 5 or 6 at Higher level in three subjects.