Department of Classics and Ancient History

Take your fascination with the ancient world further

Bring the past to life, and discover the ancient world from a fresh perspective. Explore Classics and Ancient History at Warwick.

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Current students

Information and resources for our undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Our research

We're ranked 3rd in the UK for research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, and 2nd in the UK for research in the 2026 Times University Rankings.

Warwick Classics Network

Sharing our passion for Classics with local schools.

Latest news

Mon 22 Sept '25

New publication - Inscribing Flavian Rome: Epigraphic Strategies in Martial’s Epigrams by Alessandra Tafaro

Wed 23 Jul '25

AI meets antiquity: Warwick ancient historian tests DeepMind’s transformative new model

Thu 24 Apr '25

The Art of Veiled Speech, from Antiquity to Modern Times: 1st May 2025, 4pm

Wed 26 Feb '25

Latest Material Musings blog article

Wed 18 Sept '24

September's Material Musings Blog Article

Thu 25 Jul '24

New article on the Material Musings Blog

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Upcoming events

Wed 08 Oct '25

2pm - 3:30pm:

WiP Seminar - Harry Tanner (Independent)

Fri 10 Oct '25

12pm - 1pm:

The Warwick Classics Network

Wed 15 Oct '25