Ancient History and Archaeology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Ancient History and Archaeology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Delve into the ancient world through studying a combination of material culture and texts. Combining Archaeology with Ancient History, this degree gives you the ideal mix of practical, critical and intellectual skills to explore and tackle exciting themes and aspects of the past which are relevant today.
During your Ancient History and Archaeology BA degree, you will develop an understanding of societies and cultures in the past, with an emphasis on Ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the wider ancient world in North Africa and the Near East. You will examine classical text...
Delve into the ancient world through studying a combination of material culture and texts. Combining Archaeology with Ancient History, this degree gives you the ideal mix of practical, critical and intellectual skills to explore and tackle exciting themes and aspects of the past which are relevant today.
During your Ancient History and Archaeology BA degree, you will develop an understanding of societies and cultures in the past, with an emphasis on Ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the wider ancient world in North Africa and the Near East. You will examine classical texts and material remains in order to understand these peoples and their legacies.
Practical experience is a key part of the archaeological part of this degree. You will have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork and field trips and gain skills in recognising past material culture. We have specialist facilities and an outstanding range of equipment for hands-on teaching and research in science-based analytical techniques, including our state-of-the-art human bone laboratory, environmental laboratory, zooarchaeology laboratory, and ceramics laboratory.
You will also have the opportunity to gain experience with local heritage organisations, schools and our professional archaeological unit (ULAS) through Year 2 and 3 module placements and our acclaimed accredited internship programme.
Our [School of Archaeology & Ancient History](https://le.ac.uk/archaeology) hosts a world-class, international team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching in our twin disciplines of Ancient History and Archaeology. We have a long history of making high-impact, world-leading discoveries, of which you could be a part. Our staff work all over the world on research projects – in Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, Central Europe, Egypt, North Africa, Sudan, Iran, Syria, Pakistan, South East Asia, China, Australia, the USA, the Caribbean and elsewhere – and we cover all periods, from the earliest humans to the recent past.During your Ancient History and Archaeology BA degree, you will develop an understanding of societies and cultures in the past, with an emphasis on Ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the wider ancient world in North Africa and the Near East. You will examine classical texts and material remains in order to understand these peoples and their legacies.
Practical experience is a key part of the archaeological part of this degree. You will have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork and field trips and gain skills in recognising past material culture. We have specialist facilities and an outstanding range of equipment for hands-on teaching and research in science-based analytical techniques, including our state-of-the-art human bone laboratory, environmental laboratory, zooarchaeology laboratory, and ceramics laboratory.
You will also have the opportunity to gain experience with local heritage organisations, schools and our professional archaeological unit (ULAS) through Year 2 and 3 module placements and our acclaimed accredited internship programme.
Our [School of Archaeology & Ancient History](https://le.ac.uk/archaeology) hosts a world-class, international team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching in our twin disciplines of Ancient History and Archaeology. We have a long history of making high-impact, world-leading discoveries, of which you could be a part. Our staff work all over the world on research projects – in Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, Central Europe, Egypt, North Africa, Sudan, Iran, Syria, Pakistan, South East Asia, China, Australia, the USA, the Caribbean and elsewhere – and we cover all periods, from the earliest humans to the recent past.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
A05-A06
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
All T levels considered
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0
Pass the diploma with 45 credits at level 3. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered alongside other qualifications.
Extended Project
Considered alongside other qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Considered alongside other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered alongside other qualifications.
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