Overview

This BA in History and Archaeology at University of Leicester will give you the chance to combine two disciplines that enhance our understanding of human societies and cultures in the past. This degree has particular emphasis on the medieval and modern periods, although you will also have the opportunity to study the deep past. You will examine both historical texts and material remains and consider the relationship between the two.

You will have the opportunity to take part in fieldwork and to develop a wide range of practical skills. We have specialist facilities and an outstanding range of equipment for hands-on teaching and research in science-based analytical techniques. You’ll benefit from our excellent facilities and nine specialist laboratories, including our refitted Osteology, Zooarchaeology, and Materials labs.

Careers and employability

Graduates from this course have gone on to work for a wide range of employers including:

Nissan

Department of Education

Troubador Publishing

British Standards Institution

Bahrain National Museum

Royal Collection Trust

Council for British Archaeology

Civil Service

University of Leicester Archaeological Services

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thinking Through Things

Medieval and Early Modern Europe: People, Power, Faith, and Culture

Making History

Global History: Connections and Cultures in a Changing World, 1750 to the present

Modern Britain: c1700-Present

Perceiving the Past

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology History 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

90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A/AS-levels: ABB. Two AS-levels can be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking accepted. History A-level is preferred but not essential.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant Diploma with 45 credits, 30 of which must be at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.

T Levels: Merit. All T Levels considered.

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Tuition Fees

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20200 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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