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Ancient History at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Are you fascinated by the past? Ever wondered how ancient civilisations shaped the world we live in today? This course takes you on an exciting journey through 2,000 years of history, from the ancient Mediterranean all the way to North Africa, Central Asia and beyond. You'll explore the intellectual, political and artistic achievements of ancient cultures, tracing their influence right up to the modern day. You will gain a wide range of transferable skills including critical analysis, argumentation, communication, problem-solving and research, which lead to many career opportunities. Study Ancient History at Nottingham and you will:

  • Uncover the rich histories of ancient Greece and Rome and their neighbouring cultures
  • Understand how the study of classics has evolved and why the legacies of the Greeks and Romans still matter today
  • Develop critical thinking and analytical skills as you examine the evidence and interpretations that inform our understanding of the ancient world
  • Engage in a diverse curriculum that includes history, politics, literature, philosophy, art and archaeology, providing a comprehensive understanding of ancient civilisations
  • Build real-world skills through creative projects, presentations and self-directed research
Why choose this course? 1. Top ten for Classics and Ancient History in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) 2. 100% of students from the Department of Classics and Archaeology said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024) 3. Beginners welcome! You do not need any prior experience of ancient history – our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation 4. Option to study Ancient Greek or Latin; start from beginners’ level or continue from A-level 5. Gain practical and professional experience in our on-campus Museum of Archaeology and volunteer with local schools through our Nottingham Classics Out-and-about (NoCOut) outreach programme 6. Study modules that develop your creative and communication skills, including ‘Communicating the Past’ 7. Collaborate with international students in our tri-campus ‘Silk Road’ module 8. Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules 9. Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information. *Engaged Arts * All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real-world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.  Learning Latin and Greek: Chloë’s experience “I see learning ancient languages like a puzzle, and I think that helps with problem solving. I have better initiative now, because I know how something fits in Latin and Greek and that can transfer to the everyday.” – Chloë Choong, Classics BA

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Ancient-History-BA-Hons-U6UACHIS.html

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
V110
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall.

Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £23000* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
International £23000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Ancient History at University of Nottingham - UCAS