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English Literature and Classical Literature & Civilisation at University of Birmingham - UCAS

Course summary

Fascinated by both the literature of ancient worlds, and the development of English literature from the Middle Ages to the present day? Study across the breadth of Classical and English Literature, from the plays, poems and speeches of antiquity to the vibrant literary culture of the 21st century. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to specialise in anything from medieval poetry to digital literary culture. Why study this course?

  • Explore the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome and the cultures of Ancient Egypt, Western Asia and the Byzantine Empire.
  • Work with a range of literary media including novels, poems, films and artworks.
  • Gain a solid grounding in classical and modern literary works and choose which areas to delve into further study based on your interests.
  • Take a specialist Shakespeare module and participate in a residential trip in Stratford-upon-Avon.
  • Gain knowledge of an ancient language with an optional module in Classical Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian.
10th in the UK for Classics in the Complete University Guide 2025 Top 30 for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025

Modules

First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the course page.


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
QQ3V
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
English Literature and Classical Literature & Civilisation at University of Birmingham - UCAS