BA (Hons) Ancient History at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in studying the history, culture and politics of the ancient world in all its richness and diversity. Our Ancient History BA focuses on a period extending from the eighth-century BCE ‘beginnings’ of Greek history to the fall of Alexandria in 641 CE. You'll focus on ideas of power, identity, religion, and culture along with the histories and experiences of historically marginalised groups.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of History Classics and Archaeology | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll then choose three optional modules. These may include ancient language (Greek or Latin), literature (in translation), philosophy, art or archaeology modules. Compulsory modules include: West meets East: Greek History and Society, 776-200 BC, The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan, Global Ancient Histories, The Researcher’s Toolkit: Sources, methods, and interpretations in Classics and Ancient History, Hellenistic Empires from Alexander to Cleopatra, The Roman World from Hadrian to Heraclius, Dissertation in Classics and Ancient History.

Career pathways

You'll acquire and further develop a dynamic mix of practical, intellectual and transferable skills. These will enable you to thrive in a professional setting. Graduate roles and employers include: law and legal services; marketing; financial services; journalism; teaching; armed forces; museum and heritage work; academic research; research, information work and IT; law and legal services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB excluding General Studies. IB: 32 points including three subjescts at grade 5 or above at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/v110/#how-to-apply

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