BA (Hons) History and History of Art

... United Kingdom
... University of Birmingham

Course Overview

To understand the present, you need to discover the past.  

Our undergraduate Ancient History degree draws on our extensive expertise, allowing you to study not only Greece and Rome, but also Egypt with an option to learn ancient languages, such as Latin, Greek, Egyptian.

Delve into the rise and development of ancient civilisations over several millennia from Ancient Egypt, to Classical Greece, Republican and Imperial Rome, and Late Antiquity. Our focus on understanding ancient civilisations will include studying primary sources, both the Classical and Egyptian texts that have survived to the modern day, and the monuments and objects of those civilisations.

The Ancient History course offers you the opportunity to study a diverse range of periods, countries and cultures to suit your interests. You will explore ancient cultures in a supportive academic environment where you will have access to an exceptional range of expertise and resources. In your second year, with financial support from the University, you can undertake a unique two-week Study Tour where you will develop a research project and travel with fellow students to countries such as Italy and Greece.

General Eligibility

  • Three GCE A levels (including International A Levels)

  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma

  • SQA Highers and Advanced Highers (many programmes will accept Highers without additional Advanced Highers)

  • The Cambridge Pre-U (minimum three separate subjects)

  • A mix of A levels and Cambridge Pre-U subjects (minimum three in total)

  • The Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level

  • The European Baccalaureate

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (the grade required will be the same as from an A level and must be combined with 2 A levels.)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a suitable level of English proficiency.

    You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study.

    English tests/qualifications normally need to have been taken within two years of the start date of your programme.

    For those joining us for 2022, we will accept the following additional tests as evidence of English language proficiency:

    • TOEFL Home Edition

    • IELTs Online

    • PTE Academic Online

Programme Information
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Course Category

English literature


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Campus Name

Birmingham, England


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

0.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £21,780,


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