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The Faculty of Classics at Cambridge is seeking the most intelligent and motivated applicants for its courses, whatever their background.

We offer two undergraduate courses — a three-year one for those with an A-level or equivalent in Latin, and a four-year one for those without. The two courses are equally rich and stimulating, and both reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of the subject. Study of Latin and Greek language and literature is central to each, and on top of that you can choose from a range of aspects including ancient history, art and archaeology, linguistics, ancient philosophy and post-Renaissance responses to classical antiquity, to tailor your own curriculum. There are many opportunities to travel for study trips or archaeological digs.

Please see the University prospectus online for general information about the Classics courses, or continue to our pages dedicated to the four-year and three-year degrees. In this section of the website you can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions, a description of the types of tuition you would receive, and information about open days, essay competitions run for high-school students by Cambridge colleges, and other relevant events.

You may also be interested in a degree which combines either Greek or Latin with a modern language. This is possible through Cambridge’s Modern and Medieval Languages course.

The University website offers further information on colleges, life at Cambridge, the application process, fees and funding, and university-wide open days and events.