Discover Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology at Birmingham

From Byzantium to barbarians, Athenian drama to prehistorical archaeology, the first cities to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, you can study a wide range of periods, countries and cultures to suit your interests.

Our Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology programmes

Classics BA
Course details for prospective students on our BA Classics undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham.
- UCAS code: Q800
Classical Literature and Civilisation BA
Course details for prospective students on our BA Classical Literature and Civilisation undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham.
- UCAS code: Q820
Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy BA
Course details for prospective students on our BA Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham, UK.
- UCAS code: QV85
Social Anthropology and Classical Literature and Civilisation BA
Course details for prospective students on our BA Social Anthropology and Classical Literature and Civilisation undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham, UK.
- UCAS code: LQ68
Archaeology and History BA
Course details for prospective students on our BA Archaeology and History undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham, UK.
- UCAS code: VV14
Social Anthropology and Archaeology BA
University of Birmingham. Undergraduate study. Social Anthropology and Archaeology both seek to understand the nature of human societies, and the material worlds they inhabit and fashion.
- UCAS code: LV64
Ancient History and Archaeology BA
This undergraduate degree programme provides the opportunity to study both the prehistoric societies of Britain and the Mediterranean and the ancient civilisations of Egypt and Western Asia as well as Greece and Rome.
- UCAS code: VVC4
Ancient History BA
This undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham covers the rise and development of ancient civilisations over several millennia.
- UCAS code: V110
English Literature and Classical Literature & Civilisation BA
Course details for prospective students on our BA English Literature and Classical Literature & Civilisation undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham, UK.
- UCAS code: QQ3V

Why Study Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology at Birmingham?

Explore millennia of human history across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas - Dive into a diverse range of periods, countries and cultures, and tailor your degree to suit your interests.
Experience history where it happened - Discover the ancient world on our Study Tour module, where you will receive on-site teaching at archaeological locations such as the Athenian Acropolis.
Have unparalleled access to history - Delve into a wide range of primary sources and explore our collections of artefacts in the Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum.

I researched and presented my own project on modern theatre productions of Medea using the University of Oxford’s archives. It has been a highlight of final year so far, and highlighted just how relevant female characters from myth are today – still used to explore issues of gender, morality, and the human condition.
Laura - BA Classical Literature and Civilisation