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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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The pairing of ancient history and archaeology gives depth to your historical investigations. You will study complex societies through their texts, art and architecture. You will also learn archaeological techniques, such as surveying and recording.
The course is structured flexibly, allowing you to progress from key skills, theories and methods, to topic specialisation. You can take:
a mix of Ancient History and Archaeology modules
integrated Ancient History and Archaeology modules
Ancient Greek and Latin modules, from beginners' level to advanced
You will also complete 10 days of archaeological fieldwork. You will participate in an approved excavation project, or a related placement, in the UK or overseas.
We work closely with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, and offer artefact-handling sessions and educational projects at the on-campus University Museum.
As a joint honours student, you will benefit from skills development and assessment methods from both subjects.
Why choose this course?
Beginners welcome! - No previous experience of archaeology is needed
Nottingham Museum - Gain practical and professional experience in our on-campus museum
Share your knowledge - Volunteer with local schools through our Nottingham Classics Out-and-about (NoCOut) outreach programme
Hands-on experience - Take part in fieldwork and archaeological research, with additional study visits to archaeological sites and museums
Learn Latin or Greek - Study Latin or Greek from beginners, or from A-level
Top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
Careers overview:
A degree in ancient history and archaeology gives you a wide range of transferable skills, including:
communication (both oral and written)
constructing a logical argument
synthesising and evaluating information and opinions
critically evaluating data and applying theoretical and scientific principles to problems
planning a research project
thinking and studying independently
team working
Exam type
Scottish HigherScottish Higher:
ABBBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:24,M:21,P:0 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A - B Grades / Points required
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB.
including Scottish Highers ABBBB.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
and A Level grade B.
and A Level grades BB.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
Administration charges - (Payment administration - 90)
£9,535 per year
Students from England
Administration charges - (Payment administration - 90)
£24,300 per year
Students from EU
Administration charges - (Payment administration - 90)
£24,300 per year
Students from International
Administration charges - (Payment administration - 90)
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