BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This BA Ancient History and Archaeology is ideal if you have a keen interest in understanding the past through people’s relationships with texts, things and places. Combining the study of textual sources and material evidence, it enables you to understand the vibrant nature of the ancient past and gain hands-on experience with archives, collections and archaeological practice.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn about the practice of ancient history and archaeology including how and why we know what we know about past societies. This course also helps you to better understand, but also question, accepted narratives about the ancient past, and how to engage with those narratives by analysing textual sources and archaeological data sets. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Approaching the Past, Discovering Archaeology: From Field to Finds Room, Thames through Time: Birkbeck/MOLA Field School.

Career pathways

Previous graduates have gone on to be employed in: the civil service, arts, heritage and museums, primary and secondary schools, libraries, city and recruitment firms, self-employed entrepreneurship and consultancy.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time and four years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units. Birkbeck's Certificate of Higher Education in History and Archaeology can lead to exemption from Year 1. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code VV41 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 23,560 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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