Overview

You will also have the option to take courses from both pathways, giving you an all-round perspective on the Greek and Roman world.

The BA in Classical Studies (International Hons) at University of St Andrews is a joint degree delivered by both the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary in Virginia, USA. This joint degree allows you to spend two years at each institution.

Careers

The Classical Studies BA (International Hons) provides international experience which will make students more competitive in a globalised job market. Students in Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology commonly pursue careers outside of the subject focus, including:

cultural resource management
foreign service
journalism
law
politics.

A Classics degree is highly valued for the skills that are built in critical thinking, research and broad understanding of the past.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Greek Tragedy

Greek Rhetoric

Latin Philosophical Writing

Latin Oratory

Persia and the Greeks

Alexander the Great

Art of the Roman Empire

Greek Painted Pottery.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Classics View 77 other Bachelors in Classics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAAB
Minimum entry grades: AABB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAA
Minimum entry grades: ABB

IB points

Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6)
Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48400 USD / year

≈ 48400 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

48400 USD / year

≈ 48400 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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