Classics has been taught in one way or another since the University was founded. What is its role in the modern workplace, though? A love of the minutiae of language and a stint on student radio made journalism the ideal choice.It taught me a real appreciation for language and the way it's used, in far greater depth than most people would ever imagine. Read Dominic's alumni story Tristan brings the past to life at 'History Hit', using skills and knowledge from his Ancient History degree to persuade and inform.My year abroad in Australia was a cornerstone experience—far from home, immersed in a highly regarded classics department, my vision to pursue a career centred on history was reinforced. Read Tristan's alumni story MSc Classics alumna Tessa translated her love of ancient language into the modern world of digital marketing. The ability to look at problems through another lens is invaluable. Read Tessa's alumni story A childhood passion for the Greek myths inspired Ariella to study Classics, and now to teach the subject herself.“My quality of the subject knowledge has been hugely enriched by my degree.” Read Ariella's alumni story Tell us about your alumni lifeWe would like to build a library of career profiles to help current students to plan their futures. Can you help by sharing your story? Whether you have recently graduated or have been away from the University for some time we are interested to hear from you.Get in touch to find out more about sharing your story. School of History, Classics and Archaeology Contact details Email: alumni-hca@ed.ac.uk Where are they now? Selected classics alumni profiles Here are some of our Classics graduates who have shared their alumni profiles. Why not add yours?Samantha Young, Humanities and Social Science (Ancient and Medieval History) 2009Sinclair Bell, PhD in Classics 2004Beth Thomas, Ancient and Medieval History 1989 This article was published on 2025-03-27
