Ancient History and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad

University of Reading

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years HistoryArchaeologyClassics

Ancient History and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Reading, based in Reading, taught full-time over 4 years. 89% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB.

A-Level Entry

BBB

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

88.55%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Immerse yourself in the ancient Greco-Roman world, and discover how their cultures continue to influence the world today, with our BA Ancient History and Archaeology degree.

At Reading, our BA Ancient History and Archaeology joint degree combines the study of ancient history – and its political, military, social and cultural contexts – with invaluable archaeological training.

You'll immerse yourself in the rich cultures of Greece and Rome from around 2000 BC to AD 600 and discover how these ancient civilisations have influenced later periods and the world we know today. Your archaeological studies will take you even further back in time, broadening your geographical focus and enabling you to experience the excitement of genuine discovery.

You'll study at a University in the top 100 in the world for Archaeology (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023).

A key component of this course is a year abroad that enables you to further your studies at one of our partner universities overseas.

We have a number of partner universities in Europe as well as opportunities farther afield. For details of our current exchanges, please visit our Study Abroad Find A University website and select ‘Archaeology’.

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-and-archaeology-with-study-year-abroad

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
Scottish Higher ABBBB
BTEC DDM

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Course Details

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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

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