English Literature and Classical Literature & Civilisation - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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**

Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology