Why Oxford?

Totally doable

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Hear from Jenny, a current student, about learning languages from scratch, the college system and extra-curricular activities.

Versatility

Professor Llewelyn Morgan on why you might choose Oxford and the benefits of a Classics degree.

Great opportunities for state school students

"Choosing to apply to study Classics at Oxford was intimidating. My school did not offer Classics-related subjects, such as Classical Civilisation. However, the Classics Faculty at Oxford, and the university in general, offer great opportunities for state school students to learn about the subject, while gaining advice about applications, and general insights into life at Oxford. Summer schools such as UNIQ, and Ashmolean Museum open days are two examples of the many opportunities you can take up if you are interested in applying to Oxford. I participated in Classics Faculty open days, and study days at the museums, and the UNIQ summer school. These opportunities meant that I became more comfortable with what to expect when coming to interviews, and what life at Oxford would be like."

Anna, second year

Careers

Classics offers some of the best job-prospects of any humanities subject with our students going on to a huge range of careers.

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The largest Classics Faculty in the world

Pick from a huge range of courses. Benefit from the best teachers, libraries and resources. There are so many options to choose from you can almost custom build your degree. The Faculty is in the Ioannou Centre which has award-winning architecture, a lecture theatre, an outreach and exhibition room, research centres and a common room. Whether you want to learn languages, read literature, explore the effect of the past on the present, or learn to apply science to arts, Classics at Oxford has something for everyone.

Apply

How to apply

Videos on admissions tests, interviews and your personal statement. A handy timeline and everything else you need to know!

More time to study

Your degree might last 3, 4, or even 5 years. Many of our undergraduates love the opportunity to spend longer at university and get into the depths of the subject.

An amazing place

Do you love the idea of Oxford? It is an historical place to study and the city is beautiful, buzzing and quirky with nature, meadows and the river on your doorstep. If you get the chance to visit Oxford, come! You will know right away if it feels like the place for you.

Academic Staff

Learn from experts

The tutors at Oxford are among the best Classicists in the world. Much of your learning will be with an expert in a small group. This is our tutorial system. Your teachers will inspire you with their range of interests, teaching styles and world class research projects.

Libraries at Oxford

Outstanding libraries

Delve into our amazing libraries! For Classics students, the most important will be the Sackler and the Taylorian which contain collections of books for all area of Classics. You will also use the Bodleain - the greatest reference library in the world - and your college library.

Discover the Ashmolean

The Ashmolean Museum

This world famous collection of art and archaeology is right next door to the Faculty. You will have opportunities to study and learn here with hands on access to reserved collections.

Research Centres

As an undergraduate at Oxford, you can access the Research Centres at the Faculty to explore incredible artefacts and learning from the ancient world.

Extra-Curricular

You will find lots of Classics related extracurricular opportunities at Oxford. You could perform or produce an ancient play. Your college might have a Classics society. You could get involved with the Corpus Christi Centre for the Study of Greek and Roman Antiquity which is a hub for international Classics. Beyond Classics there are over 400 university clubs and societies for a wide range of interests.