University of Reading

BA Classical Studies and English Literature

University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom

Course overview

Explore a range of literary texts, from the ancient world to the Middle Ages to the modern day, with BA Classical Studies and English Literature, University of Reading - starting in September 2026.

Key highlights

  • Study literary texts from the ancient world to the modern day
  • Covers literature spanning antiquity, the Middle Ages and modern periods

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — to include including grade B in A level English Literature or related subject

Scholarships

  • Built Environment Undergraduate Scholarships

    You may be eligible for an annual £1,000 scholarship for each year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship

    Each scholar will receive £6,000 a year, for up to four years of full-time study on their course (subject to terms and conditions), for maintenance and living costs.

    Up to £6,000
  • IFP Ambassador Scholarships

    The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee reduction of £5,000 for the IFP/IFY year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Reading Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate

    80 scholarships worth £5,000 each will soon be available for incoming international undergraduate students.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sociology Scholarship

    1.2 The Scholarship is available to students paying both home and international fees, comprising of £3,000 in the first year of study, paid directly to students for maintenance and living costs (i.e. not as a fee discount).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Teacher
  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Museum or heritage officer
  • Copywriter
  • Publishing assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £25,850 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Reading, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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