Classics and English

Entry Requirements

• A-levels: AAA
• Advanced Highers: AA/AAB
• IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
• Or any other equivalent qualifications accepted/recognised by the university.

English Language Qualifications

• IELTS: overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components)
• TOEFL (paper-based): overall score of 600 with a Test of Written English score of 5.5
• TOEFL (internet-based): overall score of 110 with component scores of at least: Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, and Writing 24.
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade A
• Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency in English (CPE): grade B
• English Language GCSE, or O-level: grade B (for IGCSE, please see below)
• International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL): score of 5 in English (as Language A or B)
• European Baccalaureate: score of 70% in English.

Exemptions from this requirement will be considered for applicants who have:

• studied the International Baccalaureate programme, if it is taught in English
• studied the Singapore Integrated Programme (SIPCAL) 
• been educated full-time in the medium of the English language throughout the two most recent years before the 15 October application deadline, and who remain in full-time education conducted in the English language until the end of the school year in their home country. 

Curriculum

1st year

• Introduction to English Language and Literature
• Literature in English 1550–1660
• Unseen translation for Classics
• Greek and/or Latin literature (two papers)
• Assessment
  • Four written papers form the First University Examination, together with a submitted portfolio of two essays for ‘Introduction to English Language and Literature’.
  • All exams must be passed, but marks do not count towards the final degree.

2nd and 3rd years

• Two link papers, one compulsory (Epic), and a choice from Comedy, Tragedy, Reception
• Two papers from the English single honours course, including one ‘period paper’ not taken in the first year
• One core paper in Latin or in Greek literature
• One Classics option
• Dissertation of 8,000 words, either interdisciplinary or focused on English or Classics
• Assessment
  • Up to three papers examined as coursework (extended essays and dissertation). The remaining papers will then be examined by final written examinations.