
Ancient History BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Ancient History BA (Hons)
Uncover the ancient world and examine the development of ancient societies over millennia.
Explore the diverse histories of Classical Greece, Republican and Imperial Rome, Ancient Egypt, Late Antiquity and the Byzantine Empire.
Gain analytical, practical and research skills, prepping yourself for an exciting career in sectors like cultural, heritage and museum organisations, education, media and more.
Why study this course?
• Delve into primary sources that have survived to the modern day – youll receive teaching and explore...
Uncover the ancient world and examine the development of ancient societies over millennia.<br/><br/>Explore the diverse histories of Classical Greece, Republican and Imperial Rome, Ancient Egypt, Late Antiquity and the Byzantine Empire.<br/><br/>Gain analytical, practical and research skills, prepping yourself for an exciting career in sectors like cultural, heritage and museum organisations, education, media and more. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Delve into primary sources that have survived to the modern day – youll receive teaching and explore collections of artefacts in our on-campus Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Diversify your understanding of Ancient History with optional modules in archaeology, ancient literature, heritage and digital humanities. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Discover the ancient world on our Study Tour, where you will receive on-site teaching at archaeological locations such as the Athenian Acropolis.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 in the UK for History in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>11th in the UK for Classics and Ancient History in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V110
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus B at A-level. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,B,B
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |