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BA Ancient History and Archaeology

University of Leicester ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

We are a world-class, international team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching in our twin disciplines of Ancient History and Archaeology. We have a long history of making high-impact, world-leading discoveries, of which you could be a part. Our staff work worldwide on research projects in Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, Central Europe, Egypt, North Africa, Sudan, Iran, Syria, Pakistan, South East Asia, China, Australia, the USA, Cuba, and elsewhere. We cover all periods, from the earliest humans to the recent past.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: ABB. Two AS-levels can be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking accepted.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.

T Levels: Merit. All T Levels considered.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Modules

  • Approaching Ancient Evidence (Greek)

  • Introduction to Greek History

  • An Introduction to World Archaeology BC

  • Archaeology: The Essentials

  • Approaching Ancient Evidence (Roman)

  • Introduction to Roman History

  • An Introduction to World Archaeology AD

  • Debates in Archaeological Heritage

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Sources, Method, and Theory for Ancient History

  • Fieldwork 1

  • Theory and Archaeology

Option modules

  • Ancient History modules

  • The Age of Augustus

  • The Ancient Near East

  • Greek History in 40 Lives

  • Archaeology modules

  • Environmental Archaeology

  • Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age Britain and Ireland

  • Living in Towns: Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeological Approaches

  • Archaeology of the Roman Empire

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Fieldwork 2

  • Archaeology, Ancient History and Archaeology, History and Archaeology Dissertation (double module)

Option modules

  • Households and Domesticity in the Ancient World

  • Textiles, Dress and Identity in the Roman World

  • Great Greek Monuments

  • Early Christian Europe

  • Archaeozoology

  • Warfare, Conflict and Violence in the Human Past

  • Archaeology of Islamic Societies

  • South Asian Archaeology and Heritage

  • Sparta and the Greek World

  • Greek and Roman Art

  • The Roman Labyrinth: Crete under the Emperors

  • The Fall of the Roman Republic

  • Archaeology and Ancient History in Education

  • The Archaeology of Colonialism in the Americas

  • Plants and People

  • Power and Difference in the Past

  • Bodies and Beings of Viking Worlds

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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