Ancient History BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Ancient History BA (Hons)
With our BA Ancient History degree, immerse yourself in the rich cultures of ancient Greece and Rome - their history, societies, achievements, beliefs and values - and discover how these ancient civilisations have influenced the modern world.
Ancient history is the study of the Greek and Roman worlds over a period spanning from 2000 BC to around 600 AD and covers parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. You will learn about these ancient cultures in their political literary, social, cultural and religious contexts.
For more information, please visit the programme page: ht...
With our BA Ancient History degree, immerse yourself in the rich cultures of ancient Greece and Rome - their history, societies, achievements, beliefs and values - and discover how these ancient civilisations have influenced the modern world.
Ancient history is the study of the Greek and Roman worlds over a period spanning from 2000 BC to around 600 AD and covers parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. You will learn about these ancient cultures in their political literary, social, cultural and religious contexts.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/ancient-history-ug/ba-ancient-history
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
V110
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Extended Project
141
141
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
A level
T Level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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