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BA (Hons) Classical Studies with Archaeology at University of Kent

University of Kent, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A degree at Canterbury exploring the Roman Empire, Greek civilisation and Ancient Egypt through history, literature, art, philosophy and archaeology, with hands-on digs, heritage placements and a creative project option.

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad or placement year); 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad or placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 2 includes Remaking the Past: Antiquity in the Present and The Engagement Project, with options such as Egypt and the Classical World, Homeric Epic and Museum Studies. Stage 3 has a Dissertation and options including Ancient Philosophy, Roman Britain: History and Archaeology and Professional Archaeology: Techniques and Methods.

Career pathways

Roles include archaeologist, archivist, museum curation and heritage conservation, as well as secondary school teacher, university lecturer, games designer, publisher, librarian, management consultant and market researcher.

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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 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time, 2027 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad or placement year); 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad

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