Overview

Ancient history is an interdisciplinary field, so you can study topics that you’re already passionate about, or choose to try something new.

You’ll have the choice of a wide range of topics from ancient Egypt to the rise of Islam in the Middle East. You can also explore what happened during the conquests of Alexander the Great and at the end of the Roman Empire.

You'll study ancient history with year abroad at a university in Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea or Australia in your third year.

At the Ancient History with Year Abroad BA course offered by the University of Southampton you can:

learn from experts in the ancient world (including history, archaeology, ancient and modern languages and literatures, philosophy and film)
carry out archaeological fieldwork and take part in study tours
develop your research and dissertation skills
learn Latin and Ancient Greek

Career Opportunities:

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Sources in Context

The Ancient World in the Modern Day

From Alexander to Augustus: Leadership in the Ancient World

From Constantine to Theodosius: Christians, Pagans and Emperors

Debates and Issues in Archaeological Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Ancient History General Studies View 664 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:

A-levels: AAB including a Humanities subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in a Humanities subject

BTEC: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Diploma, or Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in an A level, or Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from 2 A levels.

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Tuition Fees

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25500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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