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Bachelor of Ancient History
- Reading, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Ancient History offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.
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
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Ancient History. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Further academic research
- Law
- Museum and art curation
- Literary translation or analysis
- Education
- Public heritage
- Tutors
- Archivists
- Writers
- Editors
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme. There is one required training course in classical research methods and skills that runs across the two teaching semesters (20 credits). Courses named on the page include Skills and Methods in Classics. Options include Elementary Latin (PG) 1
- Elementary Greek (PG) 1
- Elementary Latin (PG) 2. It includes a dissertation or research project.
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
- 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
| Campus | Whiteknights campus, Reading |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Department of Classics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | University 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.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £26,850 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The estimated living cost is £19,646 GBP.
Accepted 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).