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BA (Hons) Ancient History with Archaeology at University of Kent

University of Kent, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A degree at Canterbury covering ancient history from Roman Britain and Byzantium to Egyptian temples, Near Eastern empires and the Greek city states, with archaeology as a second strand. Topics include migration, gender, identity and religion in the ancient world. A year abroad option is available.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules include Power and Persuasion: The Classical World, Classical Archaeology: Great Sites, Key Issues, Tyranny and Transformation: The Roman World, Archaeology: The Essentials, and Migration, Slavery and Race in the Ancient World. Stage 2 includes Remaking the Past, The Engagement Project and The Rise and Fall of Athens; Stage 3 has a Dissertation and options such as Roman Britain and Professional Archaeology.

Career pathways

Graduates enter teaching, business, research, politics, heritage, archives and museums, education, charity and government.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points: A level BBC (contextual CCC); BTEC DMM (contextual MMM); IB 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points (contextual 24 points or 96 Tariff points). International Foundation Programme: pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. T level: Merit. Access to HE Diploma: 45 level 3 credits with 18 at Distinction and 24 at Merit. International applicants: the course requires a Good level of English language (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time, 2027 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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