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Bachelor of Ancient History and Archaeology

University of Reading

  • Reading, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History and Archaeology is a three-year full-time honours degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Ancient History and Archaeology. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Archaeologist
  • Managing director
  • Founder
  • Education
  • Media
  • Publishing
  • Local government
  • Museums and charities
  • Cultural and heritage organisations

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time honours degree taught through credit-bearing modules. Year 1 core: Discover The Past
  • Greek World
  • Practice of Archaeology. Year 2 core: CAHA Study Tour
  • Material Culture and Heritage
  • Understanding Ancient Societies. Year 3 core: CAHA Dissertation. Optional modules widen the choice from the second year. Includes the CAHA Dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Typical A level offer BBB
  • International Baccalaureate 30 points overall
  • BTEC and other international qualifications are accepted by country
  • Applicants without UK-equivalent qualifications may enter through a foundation year.

Accepted academic background

A levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international secondary qualification, Applicants without UK-equivalent qualifications may need the International Foundation Programme

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT 88 (17 Listening
  • PTE Academic 17 Writing
  • Duolingo 18 Reading
  • Cambridge 20 Speaking)

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference

How to apply

  1. Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£26,850 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWhiteknights campus, Reading
Faculty or school_
DepartmentDepartment of Classics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteUniversity of Reading offers competitive international undergraduate scholarships, Including subject-restricted schemes. Eligibility depends on the student’s course, Nationality and academic merit, Not all programmes qualify.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.