Ancient History

University of Reading

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years HistoryClassics

Ancient History BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Reading, based in Reading, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB.

A-Level Entry

BBB

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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 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.

This flexible course allows you to pursue your interests and choose from a wide range of research-led subjects. 95% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4 star, 3 star and 2 star submissions – Classics). Our findings feed directly into your learning, with 100% of students saying that our teaching staff were very good or good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2023, 100% of respondents studying BA Ancient History).

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

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
Scottish Higher ABBBB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, Classics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000