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Degree options

Single Honours degrees

  • Classical Studies

Joint Honours degrees

Classical Studies may be combined in a Joint Honours Degree with Art History, Biblical Studies, Comparative Literature, English, Film Studies, French(W), Geography, Greek, International Relations, Italian(W), Latin, Mathematics, Mediaeval or Modern History, Middle East Studies, New Testament, Philosophy, Scottish History, Social Anthropology, and Theological Studies.

* (W) indicates With Integrated Year Abroad option available.

Other degrees

Classical Studies first and second level modules may be studied as part of a General Degree, or to complement honours degrees in other subjects.

It is also possible to combine Classical Studies with two Modern Languages, all available With Integrated Year Abroad. Any two of the following languages may be read in conjunction with Classical Studies: French, Italian, Russian, Spanish.

No previous knowledge of the ancient world or of an ancient language is required.

More information on programme requirements.

To reflect the popularity of Classical Studies at undergraduate level, opportunities for graduate study have been developed to permit students to pursue their interests in greater depth. We offer a taught graduate course, which can be undertaken by itself for the award of a diploma or in conjunction with a research dissertation for a Masters Degree; we also offer supervision to PhD students. Graduates are able to benefit from St Andrews' expertise in language teaching, if this is required for their research.

Classical studies - undergraduate entry requirements

Classical studies

What the students say

"The Classics staff are very friendly and always accessible to students."

"The lectures are generally well delivered, and unlike many subjects the reading is a pleasure."

"All in all, if you are interested in gaining a good grounding in ancient thought and society, this course is extremely useful."

Undergraduate enquiries

All admissions queries should be sent to the University admissions department; they will forward relevant questions to our admissions officer.