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Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation BA (Hons)

University College London

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University College London
UCAS CODE: VQ48

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    UCL (University College London)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

For students interested in the classical world this degree provides a focus on the art and material culture of Greece and Rome. The programme includes a basic grounding in at least one classical language, fundamental aspects of archaeology, and field visits to develop a first-hand acquaintance with sites, museums and objects.

Degree benefits

  • UCL is currently ranked 3rd in the world for archaeology in the QS World Rankings, and 2nd in the UK in the Guardian Newspaper's University Guide 2021 League Table, with a score of 74.7/100, the Institute provides a world-class environment for students at all levels of study.

  • The Institute of Archaeology's degree programmes offer a huge variety of optional modules, covering a diverse range of archaeological topics in both a theoretical and a practical manner.

Your learning

You will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, either field or laboratory-based. Full use is made of our extensive teaching and reference collections and close connections to the national museums and collections of London.

Assessment

Coursework, typically 1,500-2,500-word essays, is used to assess most modules. Most compulsory modulses and some optional modules involve an examination element too. The completion of 70 days' fieldwork is a requirement for all archaeology students. This includes a four-week study tour for Classical Archaeology students.

Careers

Throughout the degree, which includes 70 days of fieldwork, students develop the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within teams as well as working independently in order to execute research. Students develop strong research and analytical skills and an appreciation of the importance of recovering primary data through practical experience.

Students learn to communicate effectively verbally, visually and in writing to diverse audiences and develop a sensitivity to different cultures. Our graduates go on to work in a diverse range of fields from archaeology (fieldwork, research and academia), heritage, museums, the UK civil service and police, law, engineering, business - the possibilities are extremely wide and varied.

Tuition fees

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£ 34,400per 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 College London

University College London

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    5th out of 25 1

    8th out of 24 2

    5th out of 96 1

    6th out of 47

    3rd out of 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    166 82%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    4th

    9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    179 89%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    14th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    4th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    186 92%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    17th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    26th

    12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    188 89%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    9th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    36th

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    177 86%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    2nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    2nd

    3

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