A/AS-levels: ABB. Two AS-levels can be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking accepted.
EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction.
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points.
BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
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 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.
UCAS code: VV41
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Year 1
You will study the archaeological past from the origins of the human species to the 20th century, learning the aims and methods of archaeology along the way. You will also gain practical experience in a wide variety of archaeological skills. In early Summer, you will take part in a local archaeological fieldschool. Recently we have run fabulous fieldschools at Bradgate Park with sites from the Mesolithic to the historic period, including the Tudor mansion of Lady Jane Grey (England's famous nine-day Queen), and the Iron Age hillfort of Burrough Hill. And in Ancient History you will gain key insights into the span and names of ancient Greek and Roman history, and critically explore the types of textual guides to these cultures.
Modules
Approaching Ancient Evidence (Greek)
Introduction to Greek History
An Introduction to World Archaeology BC
Archaeology: The Essentials
Approaching Ancient Evidence (Roman)
Introduction to Roman History
An Introduction to World Archaeology AD
Debates in Archaeological Heritage
Year 2
In your second year, for your Ancient History strand, you will choose two aspects of Greek and Roman history to study in detail. These are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars, with a strong emphasis on encountering ancient primary sources in translation. You will also take two core modules focusing on sources and methods in Ancient History and archaeological theory that will give you the key skills you need to succeed in these subjects. At the end of the year you will be able to participate in a research excavation.
Core modules
Sources, Method, and Theory for Ancient History
Fieldwork 1
Theory and Archaeology
Option modules
You will choose two option modules, one module from each of the lists below.
Ancient History modules
The Roman Principate
The Ancient Near East
Greek History in 40 Lives
Archaeology modules
Environmental Archaeology
Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age Britain and Ireland
Living in Towns: Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeological Approaches
Archaeology of the Roman Empire
You will then choose a further three option modules from the lists below. Two should be from Ancient History and one from Archaeology.
Ancient History modules
Classical and Hellenistic Greek States
Classical and Post-classical Latin
Roman Social History and the Roman Family
Religion in the Roman World
Archaeology modules
Artefact Analysis
Celts, Britons and Barbarians: Iron Age Europe in context
Heritage Skills
The Medieval Mediterranean World
Year Abroad (optional)
Final Year
A core focus of your final year will see you write a dissertation on a topic of your choice that may be focused on either Ancient History or Archaeology, although you are encouraged to use both historical and archaeological sources in your chosen theme. You will also choose four option modules from a wide selection. These are chiefly taught in smaller group sizes, which will help you to handle historical problems at a more advanced theoretical level, and to refine your skills in evaluating evidence and drawing conclusions from it.
Core modules
Fieldwork 2
Archaeology Dissertation (double module)
Option modules
Choose two option modules from:
Households and Domesticity in the Ancient World
Textiles, Dress and Identity in the Roman World
Great Greek Monuments
Early Christian Europe
Archaeozoology
Warfare, Conflict and Violence in the Human Past
Archaeology of Islamic Societies
South Asian Archaeology and Heritage
Plus a further two option modules from:
Sparta and the Greek World
Greek and Roman Art
The Roman Labyrinth: Crete under the Emperors
The Fall of the Roman Republic
Archaeology and Ancient History in Education
The Archaeology of Colonialism in the Americas
Plants and People
Power and Difference in the Past
We are proud to host an on-site, professional archaeological unit, the award-winning University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) - the team that found King Richard III. ULAS offer HEAR and CIFA accredited internships and provide valuable training and professional experience alongside your academic studies.
All our degrees provide transferable skills in communication, presentation, critical analysis and teamwork. This will be critical for your future career, whether it is in archaeological studies or in one of the wide range of professions that attract our graduates. It doesn't matter if you have little or no previous experience in archaeology or ancient history; we have designed our courses for maximum flexibility. This allows you to choose how you want to specialise or diversify as your knowledge and understanding develop.
For single and joint archaeology degrees, practical experience is a key element of our courses. You will participate in excavations and learn various fieldwork techniques throughout your degree to equip you with the skills and knowledge to interpret archaeological material.
Our dedicated work experience and outreach staff will organise placements for you in schools, heritage organisations, museums, field archaeology units, archives, laboratories and on external projects – complementing the volunteering provision within the University.
As part of our year 2 Heritage Skills and year 3 Archaeology and Ancient History in Education modules, you can do a placement/project in a school or heritage setting where you work with a teacher/heritage mentor to gain a range of experience and to design and deliver a lesson plan or outreach activity. These modules provide an excellent foundation for a PGCE or a career in heritage management.
OSHC - $12276 GBP / per year
