Classical Studies at Birkbeck, University of London
Classical Studies (BA (Hons), QQ6R) at Birkbeck, University of London asked for 112 UCAS points for 2026 entry; UCAS’s course data does not show the 2027 requirement yet. The middle entrant to the subject here had under 96 UCAS points.
UCAS listing ↗ Course page on bbk.ac.uk ↗
UCAS tariff
~112 points
Selectivearound BBB
Not the 2027 requirement. UCAS’s course search data does not include 2027 requirements yet, so this is the 2026 one and may have changed. Check bbk.ac.uk’s course page ↗ or the UCAS listing ↗.
Who actually got in
Entrants’ UCAS pointsWider subject at this uni
Entrants hereUK, same subjectAsks 112
The middle entrant had under 96 points. 80% had fewer than the 112 asked.
15 entrants · 2024-25 · HESA rounds to 5%
Came in with A-levels or Highers 90%, other higher education 10%.
Course
- Award
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- Code
- QQ6R · Q6 Latin
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Starts
- October 2027
- Entry
- Foundation
- Year
- 2027
Student experience
After the first yearSubject at this uni
75%
still studying
UK 93%
20%
left higher education
UK 5%
10%
moved to a lower award
UK 0%
10 students · started 2022-24
National Student SurveyWider subject at this uni
% positiveHereUKTeaching on my course87%94%
Learning opportunities81%87%
Assessment and feedback90%88%
Academic support90%95%
Organisation and management75%85%
Learning resources83%91%
Student voice76%80%
35 final-year students · 76% responded · NSS 2025-26
After graduating
SalaryWider subject at this uni
15 months£26.5k3 years£23.5k5 years£27.5k
£10k£20k£30k£40k
middle halfmedianUK, same subject
15 months: survey of 10 graduates, 2022-24 · 3 and 5 years: tax records, 2016-18 graduates
15 months onWider subject at this uni
75% working15% working and studying5% other
UK, same subject: 85% in work or study
60%
in professional or managerial jobs
UK 49%
75%
say their work is meaningful
UK 75%
45%
use what they learned
UK 44%
Graduate Outcomes survey · 15 graduates · 65% responded · 2023-24
Source: Discover Uni dataset, HESA (CC BY 4.0), summarised for display.
Location
- Campus
- London, Greater London, England
- Postcode
- WC1E 7HX
Subjects
classical studies historical, philosophical and religious studies
Campus
- Campus
- Birkbeck College - Bloomsbury Campus
- Housing
- Accommodation ↗
- Union
- Students' union ↗
Classics at other universities
The course at each university nearest this one in entry requirement. Middle entrant: the UCAS points of the middle student who started, from Discover Uni.
| University | Course | Entry | Middle entrant |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Birmingham | Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | 128 points | — |
| University of Exeter | Art History & Visual Culture and Classical Studies with Study Abroad BA (Hons) | ABB | 144–159 |
| University of Glasgow | Celtic Civilisation/Classics MA (Hons) | 120 - 128 points | 144–159 |
| University of Kent | Classical Studies / Classical Studies with Archaeology (Optional Pathway) BA (Hons) | 104 - 128 points | — |
| University of Leeds | Ancient History and Philosophy BA (Hons) | ABB | 128–143 |
| Swansea University | Classical Studies BA | 120 points | 112–127 |
| University of Liverpool | Chinese Studies and Classical Studies BA (Hons) | BBB | — |
| University of Oxford | Classics and English with Beginner's Latin and Greek with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | BBB | — |
| University of Reading | Ancient History BA (Hons) | BBB | 112–127 |
| Birkbeck, University of London | Classical Studies this course | 112 points | under 96 |
| University of Lincoln | Classical Studies with Ancient History BA (Hons) | 104 - 112 points | — |
See all 395 in one sortable table, entry requirements side by side
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