
Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons)
Combining the overlapping disciplines of archaeology and ancient history, this course offers an exciting journey through the human past, across diverse time periods and regions.
Archaeology uses both arts and science methods to uncover and interpret ancient societies through their material remains, helping us bring the past to life.
Ancient history complements these archaeological techniques by interpreting written records, particularly from the Greeks and Romans, whose history shaped much of the world we know today.
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Combining the overlapping disciplines of archaeology and ancient history, this course offers an exciting journey through the human past, across diverse time periods and regions.<br/><br/><strong>Archaeology</strong> uses both arts and science methods to uncover and interpret ancient societies through their material remains, helping us bring the past to life.<br/><br/><strong>Ancient history</strong> complements these archaeological techniques by interpreting written records, particularly from the Greeks and Romans, whose history shaped much of the world we know today.<br/><br/>You will gain valuable skills for the workplace, from critical analysis and research to teamwork and communication.<br/><br/>Through research-led teaching, this course enables you to explore multiple cultures while discovering the lasting importance of the past in modern society. You will:<br/><br/><br/>- discover how ancient civilizations shaped today’s societies by looking at literature, history, material culture and modern reception<br/><br/><br/>- learn how to interpret different types of evidence and craft historical narratives<br/><br/><br/>- study a wide chronological and geographical range of topics, backed by practical archaeological training in our on-site labs<br/><br/><br/>- have the opportunity to learn Greek or Latin, so you can engage more critically with ancient evidence<br/><br/><br/>You can also opt to do 10 days of archaeological fieldwork, gaining real-world experience while balancing both theory and practice.<br/>Assessments go beyond the traditional, with opportunities to develop creative projects, presentations and self-directed research.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>1. Top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>2. Top ten for Classics and Ancient History in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/>3. 100% of students from the Department of Classics and Archaeology said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>4. Beginners welcome! You do not need any prior experience in either archaeology or ancient history – our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation<br/><br/><br/>5. Gain practical and professional experience in our on-campus Museum of Archaeology and volunteer with local schools through our Nottingham Classics Out-and-about (NoCOut) outreach programme<br/><br/><br/>6. Develop your creative and communication skills through modules including ‘Communicating the Past’ <br/><br/><br/>7. Collaborate with international students in our tri-campus ‘Silk Road’ module<br/><br/><br/>8. Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules<br/><br/><br/>9. Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities<br/><br/><br/>You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.<br/><br/><strong>Engaged Arts</strong><br/><br/>All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real-world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VVC4
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21,P:0
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
and A Level grade B.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
including Scottish Highers ABBBB.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M3
Extended Project
A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
and A Level grades BB.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
A level
A,B,B
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £26,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |