Ancient History and History BA

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

V117

Campuses

Nottingham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,700 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Ancient History and History BA

About

Course overview

As an Ancient History and History student, you will:

develop skills in historical enquiry and critical analysis
engage with a wide range of primary source material, including texts and artefacts
explore how ancient and historical societies connect and shape our understanding of contemporary issues

Your module combinations extend beyond Europe, covering regions such as North Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Why choose this course?

1. Ranked in the top 20 for History in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)

2. Student satisfaction – 95% of students agree that teaching staff explain concepts clearly (NSS 2024)

3. Begin learning Latin or Greek, or continue studying from A-level

4. Curiosity: Study periods, themes and events from human prehistory to the present day

5. Critique: following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules

6. Curation: specialise in an area of interest through a year-long 'Special Subject' and dissertation

7. Through the Schools Volunteering Project you get the opportunity to volunteer annually, delivering history lessons and after-school clubs in Nottingham’s primary and secondary schools, especially useful if you are considering a career in teaching

8. 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

9. Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules

You may also progress to this course from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year, subject to eligibility.

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.

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A day in the life of a history student

Your departments

For more information on what it's like to study with us, see:

Important Information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Disciplines

Classics and Archaeology

Requirements

Entry Requirements

IB score: 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certifcates IELTS:

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

A level: ABB Required subjects:

GCSE

English grade 4 (C)

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

Access to HE Diploma
Advanced Diploma
BTEC HND/HNC
BTEC Extended Diploma

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals

BTEC National Extended Diploma - DDD
BTEC Diploma DD + A Level grade B
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate - D + A Level grades BB

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 of which 24 credits must be at distinction and 21 credits at merit

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Other requirements:

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Work experience:

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English Program Requirements

We accept a variety of English language tests and qualifications. The;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test is one of the most common. The IELTS test includes grades in listening, reading, writing and speaking, plus an overall grade. IELTS requirements for each of our courses are listed in our;course listings.

We also accept Pearson Test of English (PTE) and TOEFL (IBT) test certificates. Check the table below against the IELTS requirement listed in our course listings to see what grade you will need. You can also;meet our entry requirements through a;presessional English course;with our Centre for English Language Education (CELE).

Career

As an Ancient History and History graduate, you will have gained the following key transferable skills:

data interpretation and analysis
critical thinking
constructing logical arguments
communication
teamwork
presentation

Read our Department of History and Department of Classics and Archaeology student and alumni profiles. Find out more about the range of skills you will gain, as well as the careers which our graduates go into.

You can learn more about subject-related careers opportunities from our Careers and Employability Services: