Can you study a Classical subject alongside Maths, Performing Arts and Science? Yes!
Two years ago, we launched our Where Can Classics Take You? campaign to highlight the long-term benefits and importance of a subject we care so deeply about. Whether it’s learning a classical language or studying the ancient world, Classics teaches so many transferable skills that can be applied to different subject areas and lead to numerous career opportunities.
This summer we asked students studying Classics at KS3, GCSE, AS/A Level, undergraduate degree or postgraduate level to tell us where they’re heading next and what it is they love about Classics (or not!).
137 students from across the UK replied and took part in our 6-question survey. You can see all their answers in the next few pages.
Want to inspire your students and encourage them to study Classics at all levels? Take a look at our campaign webpage below for even more resources you can share with your students.
www.bloomsbury.com/WhereCanClassicsTakeYou The Bloomsbury Classical Studies Team
Which Classical subjects are you currently studying?
Latin
Classical Greek Ancient History
Classical Civilisation
Which Classics qualification have you just completed?
Year 9 (KS3)
Year 10 (GCSE)
Year 11 (GCSE) Year 12 (AS Level) Year 13 (A Level)
KS3 to GCSE
Are you planning to progress your CLASSICAL studies to GCSE?
Which Classical Studies GCSEs will you be studying?
Latin GCSE Ancient Greek GCSE Ancient History GCSE Classical Civilisation
A Level GCSE to AS/A Level
Are you planning to progress your CLASSICAL studies to AS or A Level?
Yes No
Maybe
Which AS or A Levels are you planning to study?
Degree to Postgraduate
Are you planning to progress your CLASSICAL studies to a postgraduate qualification?
postgraduate qualification are you planning to study?
What career do you want to pursue?
Lawyer
Military Officer
Author
Psychologist
Doctor
Diplomat
Game Designer
Actor
Translator
Engineer
Chef Designer
Physicist
Publisher
Economist
Biologist
Athlete
Archaeologist
Academic
Musician
Curator
Teacher
Honourable mention: Roller Coaster
Designer
What do you love about Classics?
“I
enjoy learning about how civilisations were so different back then and about all their ancient customs and traditions.”
“I’m good at it!”
“I
“It is fun to read old stories!” “Classics has helped with my general ability to solve problems.”
enjoy the stories and seeing how people lived their lives back then.”
“It gives you so many transferable skills.”
“I love understanding how languages work and the influence of the classical world on the present day.”
“It has helped me understand society more.”
What do you love about Classics?
“Classics enrich your education and life.”
“Latin stories are very fun to translate.”
“It offers an exciting glimpse into the past.”
“I like how closely classics ties into modern politics, history and international relations.”
“Latin helps me understand the structure of other languages.”
“Classics allowed me to develop a mindset that is able to analyse and discover new and interesting things.”
“Much of my favourite literature comes from the Classical era.”
“The thing I love most about classics is the diversity of subjects that come under it.”
“I enjoy being able to study archaeological evidence.”
“I really love the Latin language as it is so structured and has regular patterns.”
“It opens the door to an intriguing world.”
Do you enjoy studying classics?
www.bloomsbury.com/WhereCanClassicsTakeYou
