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Ancient History and History - BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This degree allows you to study history from the ancient world right up to the 20th century. You’ll have the chance to explore the civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome and Persia, as well as more recent history across the globe.A combination of core modules will give you a good grounding in different types of historical research methods, archaeology, literary analysis and life in ancient Greek and Roman society. You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules covering Sparta to the Tudors, the history of Britain, modern Chinese history or black politics in the US to the present day. You’ll even have the chance to begin or continue with Latin or Ancient Greek throughout your degree. This degree allows you to combine the skills of the classicist and the historian to pursue your interests across periods and cultures.Explore our librariesLeeds has plenty of useful resources for History and Ancient History students. The world-class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections. You’ll be able to get hands-on experience of working with ancient manuscripts, coins and other artefacts, including one of the longest surviving inscriptions from ancient Britain. Our other library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a full training programme to help you make the most of them.Take a look around our libraries:Brotherton LibraryLaidlaw LibraryEdward Boyle Library

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£ 26,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 24 2

    15th out of 90 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    150 75%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    11th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    12th

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    162 79%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    13th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    70th

    9

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