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

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.

Beginners are welcome on this course! You do not need any prior experience of ancient history - our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation.

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

* develop your creative and communication skills through modules including ‘[Communicating the Past’](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/practical-modules-in-the-department-of-classics-and-archaeology.html "Practical modules in Classics and Archaeology")

* collaborate with international students in our tri-campus ‘[Silk Road’ module](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/The-Silk-Road.html "Silk Road module overview")

* explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our Engaged Arts optional modules

Learning Latin and Greek: Chloe’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 - [read more from Chloe](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/humanities/departments/classics-and-archaeology/study-with-us/ancient-languages/chlo%C3%AB-choong.aspx "Chloe's profile")

Why choose this course

Course highlights

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

* Gain practical and professional experience in our [on-campus Museum of Archaeology](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/library/museum/index.aspx "Museum of Archaeology website") and volunteer with local schools through our [Nottingham Classics Out-and-about (NoCOut) outreach programme](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/humanities/departments/classics-and-archaeology/schools-and-community/nocout.aspx "Classics and Archaeolgy outreach programme").

* 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.

Proven results

* 11th in the UK for classics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

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