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Explore what Classics and Ancient History graduates do

Studying Classics and Ancient History develops strong analytical, research, and communication skills through the study of ancient sources and cultures. It fosters intellectual flexibility, problem-solving and cultural awareness—qualities highly valued across a wide range of professions.

Classics and Ancient History graduates from Exeter commonly work in the following sectors:

While these sectors are popular among Classics and Ancient History graduates, alumni from your course enter a broad range of jobs, sectors and further study, as you can see below.

Interested in career options that directly relate to your discipline or where your degree gives you a strong advantage? Start by exploring:  and

Destinations of Exeter Classics and Ancient History graduates

Each year, UK graduates are surveyed 15 months after finishing their degrees via the .

Graduates from your discipline have entered a wide range of job roles. You can explore some recent examples below.*

To learn more about these roles, browse the . For more detailed insights into each area of work, visit our employment sector pages.
Accountancy, Banking, Finance and Insurance
  • Analyst (Investment Fund)
  • Fund Administrator
  • Trainee Accountant
Built Environment
  • Estate Management Intern
  • Facilities Operator
  • Project Managers Assistant
  • Surveyor
Education and Teaching
  • Personal Progress Mentor
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Teacher (Secondary)
  • Tutor
IT, Data & Technology
  • Intelligence Operations Officer
  • Project Manager
  • Researcher
Marketing, Publishing and Journalism
  • Journalist (Freelance)
  • Junior Account Executive (PR)
  • Marketing Assistant
Politics, Government and the Public Sector / Uniformed Services
  • Civil Servant
  • Document and Payment Manager
  • Police Officer
  • Senior Parliamentary Researcher
  • Sustainable Energy Officer
Remember…

Most employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed above.

Graduates from your discipline have gone on to work for a range of employers. You can explore some recent examples below.*

For tips on researching an employer, visit our researching employers page.

Graduates from your discipline have pursued various programmes of further study. You can explore some recent examples below.**

To learn more about pursuing further study visit our postgraduate study page.
Further study related to your discipline 
  • MA Ancient History
  • MA Classics and Ancient History
  • MA Classical Languages and Literature
Further study in other disciplines
  • MA Archaeology
  • MA Islamic Studies
  • MA Italian Language and History of Art
  • MA Magic and Occult Science
  • MA Social and Political Theory
  • MSc Applied Data Science and Statistics
  • MSc Management with International Business
  • MSt Latin Language and Literature
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

Useful resources

  • Discover what matters to you in a future career using our Know Yourself page.
  • Explore your career options using our Employment Sectors page. 
  • Consider your further study options by visiting our postgraduate study page.
  • Browse 樱花动漫 alumni career paths using the University's and LinkedIn's (LinkedIn account required).
  • View national graduate destinations for your discipline in the report. Please note it does not cover all disciplines.

*Data is based on responses from full-time, UK-domiciled students who graduated between 2020/21 and 2022/23, as reported in the .

**Individual course titles are taken from the 樱花动漫’s Career Destination Surveys (2018/19 to 2023/24).