Greek BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Greek BA (Hons)
You’ll love this course if you are a Greek linguist who’s keen to develop their language skills and understanding of ancient Greece still further. With the opportunity to learn Latin and the chance to study the classical world through artefacts, ideas and past-deeds, there’s lots to learn on this course.
As those of you who have studied the language to A-level standard will know, learning classical Greek provides insights not only into ancient culture but also into the workings of language in general. This course is designed to develop your language skills still further by ...
You’ll love this course if you are a Greek linguist who’s keen to develop their language skills and understanding of ancient Greece still further. With the opportunity to learn Latin and the chance to study the classical world through artefacts, ideas and past-deeds, there’s lots to learn on this course.<br/><br/>As those of you who have studied the language to A-level standard will know, learning classical Greek provides insights not only into ancient culture but also into the workings of language in general. This course is designed to develop your language skills still further by focusing on the study of ancient Greek texts. Over three years you’ll become a specialist in both the language and literature of the ancient Greeks with the opportunity to add Latin into your skillset too. For those who have a curiosity that extends beyond language and literature, there’s the option to study classical archaeology, ancient philosophy as well as ancient history and classical literature in translation.<br/><br/>As a student of Greek you will be part of our Classics Department, where the quality of research that informs our teaching and a friendly, individual approach which shapes the way we guide our students combine to create an unbeaten academic experience.<br/><br/><br/>• Become a specialist in both the language and literature of the ancient Greeks.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Half of your course focuses solely on developing your language skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study texts’ social, cultural and historical contexts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain analytical, communication and reasoning skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhance your language skills by learning Latin too. <br/><br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q700
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
Grade B in Greek is required
Access to HE Diploma
D:27,M:18,P:0
Access must be in a related subject area PLUS GCSE grade A or grade 7 Greek , or AS/A-Level in Greek grade B. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Grades 6,5,5 at Higher Level including 5 in Higher or Standard Level Greek with a minimum of 32 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in a related subject PLUS GCSE Greek grade A or grade 7, or AS/A-Level Greek grade B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Subjects to include H3 in Greek at Higher Level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics and GCSE Greek grade A or grade 7 if not taken at a Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
in a related subject PLUS GCSE Greek grade A or grade 7, or AS/A-Level Greek grade B
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
BTEC must be in a related subject and A-Level grade B plus GCSE Greek grade A or grade 7, or AS/A-Level Greek grade B
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,B
Grade B in Greek is required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Plus A-Levels graded B,B and GCSE Greek grade A or grade 7, or AS/A-Level Greek grade B.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
- Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. - Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required Subjects: A level Greek at grade B or grade A or grade 7 GCSE if not taken at A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £25,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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