Ancient History and History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Are you fascinated by all periods of history?

Explore political, cultural and social changes from ancient Greece and Rome to the present day on this joint honours Ancient History and History degree. You will study topics such as politics, empire, gender, slavery, warfare, religion, art and science. This degree helps you draw connections across the ancient, medieval, early modern and modern periods, deepening your understanding of the development of societies over time.

As a joint honours student, you’ll develop key professional and transferable skills through both subjects.

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.

You can also work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to boost your experience through a range of [placements, internships and volunteering opportunities](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/Placements_and_volunteering.html "Work experience opportunities").()

Why choose this course?

Course highlights

* Option to study Ancient Greek or Latin; start from beginners’ level or continue from A level.

* Deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules, plus a year-long History Special Subject module.

* Deliver history lessons through the [Schools Volunteering Project](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/humanities/departments/history/schools-and-community/schools-volunteering-project.aspx "Volunteer in a school classroom") () to gain hands-on experience for your CV and [test out a career in teaching](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/central/thinking-of-teaching-.html "Article about teaching progression"). ()

Proven results

* We’re ranked 11th in the UK for classics (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and 16th in the UK for history (Daily Mail University Guide 2026).

* The average starting salary for classics and archaeology undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £27,074. The average starting salary for history undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £29,682 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).