Ancient History BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Ancient History BA (Hons)
You will already have a love of history; now you can specialise in the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome.
Uncover the significance of historical facts and events – from the transformation of the Roman Empire from polytheism to Christianity, to the the importance of slavery in the ancient world. You will examine:
- progress and decline
- labour and leisure
- revolution and reconciliation
- ancient gender roles
- the relationship between elite and non-elite culture
Our expert staff will suppor...
You will already have a love of history; now you can specialise in the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome.<br/><br/>Uncover the significance of historical facts and events – from the transformation of the Roman Empire from polytheism to Christianity, to the the importance of slavery in the ancient world. You will examine:<br/><br/><br/>- progress and decline<br/><br/><br/>- labour and leisure<br/><br/><br/>- revolution and reconciliation<br/><br/><br/>- ancient gender roles<br/><br/><br/>- the relationship between elite and non-elite culture<br/><br/><br/>Our expert staff will support you to use a range of resources and techniques in your investigations. These include analytical and communication skills, and the ability to understand, assess, interpret, and present different kinds of evidence.<br/><br/>You will take modules integrating history, art, archaeology, literature and culture. You will also see how the ancient world influences popular culture. The study of either Greek or Latin is optional, and you do not need any previous knowledge. Apart from in designated language modules, you will read all texts in translation.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
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
V110
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 | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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