A Classical Studies degree at the University of Exeter enables you to understand an ancient world that has fundamentally impacted the society we live in today. Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece form the cornerstones of our modern Western civilisation and learning to interpret their language, literature and philosophy can unlock new ways of thinking. You will study ancient history in context to modern day issues such as power, sexuality, ethics, migration, identity, magic, food, globalisation and religion. Not only will you emerge as an accomplished researcher, you will have a deep understanding of classical languages and the confidence to analyse, interpret and challenge traditional theories and concepts. Exeter has one of the largest and most vibrant Classics and Ancient History departments in the country. Here, you join an open, friendly and dynamic community in which to live and study. Our highly-active Classics Society is run by students who organise a lively social and academic programme for you to take advantage of including; plays, balls, debates, film nights, museum visits and opportunities to travel abroad. In Classics, Exeter ranks 6th in the UK for research power and our world-class faculty staff give students the opportunity to become partners in their cutting-edge research projects. In addition, the University of Exeter ranked 5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and The Complete University Guide 2019 for Classics and Ancient History. The Employment Experience and Employment Experience Abroad programme will help to broaden your studies. You will spend your third year with an employer, within a sector of your choice. A work placement will dramatically boost your confidence, enhance your CV and develop graduate level skills and competencies that employers are looking for. If working abroad, you may have also gained knowledge of another language, ideal if you wish to embark upon an international career path. As with all our classically-based degrees, this course equips you with a solid foundation of transferable skills including; communication, persuasion, problem-solving, critical analysis and collaborative working. Your time spent studying one or more of the ancient languages may also open doors to roles in other areas such as teaching or linguistics. With 95% of our graduates in employment or further study six months after graduation, you will be well placed to pursue a diverse range of career options. Recent graduates are now working in areas such as banking, teaching, law, publishing and journalism with organisations like the British Armed Forces, Waterstones and Accenture.