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BA in Ancient History

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

All our degrees provide transferable skills in communication, presentation, critical analysis, and teamwork. This will be critical for your future career, whether in historical studies or one of the wide range of professions that attract our graduates. It doesn't matter if you have little or no previous experience with ancient history; we have designed our courses for maximum flexibility. This allows you to choose how you want to specialize or diversify as your knowledge and understanding develop.

Our dedicated work experience and outreach staff will organize placements for you in schools, heritage organizations, museums, archives, and on external projects – complementing the volunteering provision within the University.

You will undertake a placement/project in a school or heritage setting where you will work with your teacher/heritage mentor to gain a range of experience and to design and deliver a lesson plan or outreach activity. These modules provide an excellent foundation for a PGCE or a career in heritage management.

You will undertake a placement/project in a school or heritage setting where you will work with your teacher/heritage mentor to gain a range of experience and to design and deliver a lesson plan or outreach activity. These modules provide an excellent foundation for a PGCE or a career in heritage management.

We also offer Archaeology and Classics in the Community internships.

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

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Approaching Ancient Evidence (Greek)

  • Introduction to Greek History

  • An Introduction to World Archaeology BC

  • The Ancient World Beyond the Mediterranean

  • Approaching Ancient Evidence (Roman)

  • Introduction to Roman History

  • An Introduction to World Archaeology AD

  • Introduction to Classical Culture

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Sources, Method, and Theory for Ancient History

  • Source Project

Option modules

  • The Age of Augustus

  • The Ancient Near East

  • Greek History in 40 Lives

  • Archaeology of the Roman Empire

3 Year 3
  • Year Abroad (optional)

4 Year 4

Core module

  • Dissertation Part 1 and 2 (BA Ancient History and History)

Option modules

  • Households and Domesticity in the Ancient World

  • Textiles, Dress, and Identity in the Roman World

  • Great Greek Monuments

  • Early Christian Europe

  • Warfare, Conflict, and Violence in the Human Past

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. 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.

Ready to get started?

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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