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Ancient History BA at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

In this degree you’ll come face-to-face with the societies and cultures of antiquity. The BA in Ancient History offers you the chance to engage with the history of the classical world, from the Greek city-states to the Roman Empire and from kingdoms in the Near East to networks in North Africa.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Archaeology and Ancient History  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be introduced to Greek and Roman history, as well as key types of source material available for studying the classical world including literature and art, inscriptions, coins and material culture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. UCAS code(s): V112.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; fees for later years may rise. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/courses/ancient-history-ba

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