Classical Studies and English BA Honours

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What is Clearing?

Each year, universities may have spaces left on their courses after the application window has closed in June. 

UCAS Clearing is your opportunity to snap up one of these places, even if you didn't apply to the university prior to the June deadline. 

It also gives you a second chance to go to university if you didn't get the grades you needed for your firm and insurance offers. 

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How do I get in touch?

Our Clearing entry requirements may differ from those advertised – contacting our friendly advisers is the best way to find out if you’re eligible for a place. 

• If you’re an International student and you’ve received your results, apply online from 2 July. 
• Received your IB results? Call our International Baccalaureate Hotline on 0191 222 5106. The hotline is open from Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July between 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00. 
• Received your SQA results? Speak to or email our advisers on Tuesday 4 August: email ug-admissions@ncl.ac.uk or call 0191 208 3333 between 10:00-16:00 
• Our main hotline and live chat opens on 13 August at 08:00. Opening times vary after this. 

Course suspended

Our Classical Studies and English BA is suspended for 2026 and 2027 entry. This means that we won't be able to accept applications for this course. 

You can apply to other courses for 2026 and 2027 entry related to your subject of interest, such as:

• Combined Honours BA  - Split your time between Classical Studies and English Literature, or choose a third subject to combine these with.
• Classical Studies BA  
• English Literature BA

Course overview

Immerse yourself in the study of the Greek and Roman worlds on this Classical Studies and English BA Honours degree, exploring how these cultures have influenced English novels, poetry, plays and films. 

You'll study the literature of Ancient Greece and Rome and develop your knowledge of how Greek, Latin and English writers thought about and presented their worlds through their work.

You will analyse the relationships between literature written in English and Greek, and Roman literature and culture, exploring the impact of the Classical tradition on Western civilisation. You'll also have the opportunity to explore classical texts in translation or in the original language.

This flexible, interdisciplinary degree gives you the chance to study ancient Greek and Latin language – from beginners’ to intermediate level – and choose to specialise in areas of particular interest to you, equipping you with a thorough and specialist knowledge of the classical world.