Ancient History and History BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Ancient History and History BA (Hons)

This degree allows you to study history from the ancient world right up to the 20th century. You’ll have the chance to explore the civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome and Persia, as well as more recent history across the globe.

A combination of core modules will give you a good grounding in different types of historical research methods, archaeology, literary analysis and life in ancient Greek and Roman society. You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules covering Sparta to the Tudors, the history of Britain, modern Chinese history or black politics in the US to t...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

24/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Application Details

Course Code

V110

Institution Code

L23

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

AB in Advanced Highers including A in History and AABBB in Highers, or A in History in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements for History. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in History at Higher Level

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

including H2 in History

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M1,M1

including D3 in History

Extended Project

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level including A in History and grade A in the EPQ.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

A level

A,A,B

including A in History

T Level

Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

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