Classics degree?

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I'm really interested in classics and scientific history and civilisations based in Greece and Rome and I feel like I need a qualification. I want a degree in classical civilisations but I don't want to spend all that money and time for a degree that won't be of use when looking for a job. Can anyone help me out?

Reply 1

Charliewiz

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by Remitheconfused

I'm really interested in classics and scientific history and civilisations based in Greece and Rome and I feel like I need a qualification. I want a degree in classical civilisations but I don't want to spend all that money and time for a degree that won't be of use when looking for a job. Can anyone help me out?

Where are you thinking about applying? If you have a degree it will open up so many more job opportunities than if you didn't have it and you will have fun while doing the degree as it's a subject you're interested in.

Reply 2

Remitheconfused

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by Charliewiz

Where are you thinking about applying? If you have a degree it will open up so many more job opportunities than if you didn't have it and you will have fun while doing the degree as it's a subject you're interested in.

I'm not sure yet as there's still time till I actually go to uni but I'm just curious, some people with the degree I want have said they personally enjoyed it but they are still unemployed.

Reply 3

jkls92

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I think top employers would appreciate Classics at a top uni if you get top grades.

Reply 4

username2324315

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by Remitheconfused

I'm really interested in classics and scientific history and civilisations based in Greece and Rome and I feel like I need a qualification. I want a degree in classical civilisations but I don't want to spend all that money and time for a degree that won't be of use when looking for a job. Can anyone help me out?

A Classics degree from good unis would be well regarded - be careful which concentrate more on the language versus the civilisations. You could also do Archaeology if you want a more vocational course and future.

Reply 5

EnglishMuon

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A lot of classicists i know of dont find it hard to get a job, although a few seem to move in to non-classics related areas such as working as access officers at unis etc.

general rule of thumb is if you get a good degree there are many 'unrelated' subjects that will employ you anyway due to the skills you use along the way

Reply 6

jkls92

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If you can translate you can perform a company valuation. If you spend 3 years reading about what they used to eat and how to dig for traces of their civilisation you have no skills and meaningless knowledge.

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by Rex Onocrotalus

A Classics degree from good unis would be well regarded - be careful which concentrate more on the language versus the civilisations. You could also do Archaeology if you want a more vocational course and future.

Reply 7

username2324315

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by usualsuspects

If you can translate you can perform a company valuation. If you spend 3 years reading about what they used to eat and how to dig for traces of their civilisation you have no skills and meaningless knowledge.