What degree did J.K. Rowling study at the University of Exeter?

J.K. Rowling studied French and Classics at the University of Exeter.

Rowling entered Exeter in 1983 and completed her degree in 1987. She initially spent a year studying in Paris as part of her course. Her academic background in languages and classical culture later became relevant to her writing, especially through the Latin-inspired names, spells, and mythological references in Harry Potter.

Rowling has sometimes been described simply as having studied French, but Classics was also part of her degree. After university, she worked in various roles, including at Amnesty International, before developing the idea that became Harry Potter.