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Faculty of Classics

 

 

The Faculty has been ranked first in the UK for Classics and Ancient History in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

This reflects our longstanding commitment to academic excellence, rigorous teaching, and student support. The Guardian rankings are based on a range of indicators, including student satisfaction, teaching quality, and career outcomes.

Cambridge’s top placement in the subject league table highlights exceptional teaching and learning environment, supported by world-class resources and facilities; strong student satisfaction, particularly in areas of course content and academic support; and outstanding graduate prospects, with alumni pursuing careers in education, law, publishing, heritage, and more. 

We are grateful for this recognition of our hard work and are excited to continue to provide high quality Classics education to our students.  

 

Latest news

Prix des Libraires Payot 2026

23 June 2026

The Faculty is delighted to report that Prof. Josephine Quinn was awarded the Prix des Libraires Payot 2026 on June 18 for her book, Et le monde créa L'Occident (or, How the World Made the West).

Faculty wins University Outreach Award

22 May 2026

The Faculty is delighted to announce that we have been named the recipient of the University Outreach Award at Classics for All ’s 6th annual Impact Awards. The award recognises the Faculty’s extensive outreach and widening participation initiatives designed to break down barriers and make classical subjects accessible to...

Sapienza awards an honorary degree to Prof. Michael Reeve

23 June 2026

On Thursday, June 18, 2026 the Recorate's Senate Hall hosted the ceremony to confer an honorary degree in Philology, Literature and History of the Ancient World upon Prof. Reeve, a foreign member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. The honour was conferred in recognition of his extraordinary scholarly achievements in...

Report of the General Board on the outcome of the Academic Career Pathways (Research and Teaching) 2025–26 exercise

16 June 2026

The Faculty is delighted to report that, with effect from 1 October 2026 to the retiring age, the following will be appointed to University Associate Professorships (Grade 10) Dr Lea Niccolai, T Faculty of Classics Dr Henry Lawlor Spelman, CHR Faculty of Classics