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Ancient History and Archaeology - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Captivated by prehistoric Europe or Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome? Discover both archaeological and historical approaches to uncovering the ancient world.Through field archaeology, historical interpretation and the study of material cultures, you’ll gain vital analytical, organisational, practical, research and teamworking skills. Prepare for exciting careers in sectors like cultural, heritage and museum organisations, education, media and more. Gain analytical, practical and research skills, prepping yourself for an exciting career in sectors like cultural, heritage and museum organisations, education, media and more.


Why study this course?

- Get stuck in with hands-on modules and gain valuable archaeological fieldwork experience at an active research site.- Cultural artefacts at your fingertips - You'll benefit from our excellent collections and library facilities, including environmental and material culture teaching collections. You’ll have access to the Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum and the Danford Collection of African art and artefacts, alongside the Cadbury Research Library.- Enhance your professional development with our exciting work placement opportunities with prestigious organisations including Birmingham Museums and the National Trust.


11th for Classics and Ancient History in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025


Top 10 in the UK for Archaeology in the Complete University Guide 2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,320per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    15th out of 25 7

    13th out of 24 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 189
    129 68%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    14th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    138 69%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    21st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    12th

    8

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