What can I do with a degree in…..
Classics and Ancient History
Classics and Ancient History graduates always enter a wide range of careers reflecting their interests and
experience, often using their creativity and communication skills. During your course you will acquire an
understanding of other cultures and a complementary range of subjects such as language, literature,
linguistics, philosophy, history, art and archaeology. You will acquire an analytical grasp of language and
skills in translation using Latin and Greek. You will also gain other skills valued in the graduate marketplace
including: critical analysis, accuracy, group work, how to research and extract what is important from
information and identify and solve associated problems.
Why Warwick?
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In 2015, Warwick was in the top three of Britain’s Top 100 Graduate recruiters
The latest QS World University Rankings table of universities that are under 50 years old has once
again placed the University of Warwick 3rd in the world
What do Classics graduates do?
Six months after graduating, 94.3% of 2013 Warwick Classics students were in jobs or further study.
Jobs of Classics graduates six months after graduating included:
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Wealth Management Project Assistant
Early Talent Development Manager
Civil Service, HR Fast Stream
Account Manager
Recruitment Consultant
Junior Jewellery Designer
Sales Co-ordinator
Relations Manager
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Recruitment Consultant
Welfare & Campaigns Officer
Legal Researcher and Commercial Executive
Media Editor
Tax Adviser
Online Marketing Assistant
Primary School Teacher
Sectors where graduates were working included:
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Advertising and marketing
Insurance
Finance
Web Publishing
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Retail
Recruitment and Human Resources
Public Sector / Local Government
Heritage and Culture
Courses Classics graduates progressed into included:
MA Visual and Material Culture of Ancient Rome, MA in Classical Civilisation (Research), Masters in Visual
Culture of Classical Antiquity, Visual and Material Culture of Classical Greece, Schools Direct (Similar to
PGCE), PGCE Primary Education, Graduate Diploma in Law, MA Newspaper Journalism, MA in Romantic and
Victorian Literary Studies, MSc in Marketing, MRes in Classics and Ancient History.
Given that 92% of Warwick Graduates end
up in either employment or further study,
and that 70% of graduate recruiters do not
require graduates to have a specific degree,
perhaps the most important question to ask
is not:
“What degree will get me a graduate job?”
but
“How can I make the most of my time at
Warwick so that I can get the job I want?”
Graduate recruiters tell us that what they
want from applicants is:
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A good degree from a good University
Work experience
Involvement in extra-curricular activities
The ability to describe and articulate their
unique achievements and skills
At Warwick you have the opportunity to
access all of the above to support you in
achieving your goals.
Whilst it’s up to you to utilise your time here to ensure you get a good job or place in further study,
every support is available to help you achieve your goals:
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Academic study skills support
Careers support from our professionally trained staff
Opportunities to meet recruiters and attend events
More than 200 clubs and societies
Help finding work experience
Free careers support for three years after graduation
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‘Anyone can research something, but if you do a degree like Classics you are often able to come up
with angles and information that others won’t. It’s a massive boon that you have over other
students…‘
Classics graduate
‘Having studied Classical Civilisation at Warwick for three fantastic years, I was no closer to settling
on a career path…but I think what is most important to come away with after graduating from
Warwick is self-belief. Taking the time to gain work experience in different fields and sectors is
important to realise where particular skills and interests lie and begin the career path that is right
for you.’
Classical Civilisation graduate
Find out about career paths and employment destinations of recent graduates from the University of
Warwick: go.warwick.ac.uk/whatdowarwickgradsdo