Ancient History and History - BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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This degree allows you to study history from the ancient world right up to the 20th century. You’ll have the chance to explore the civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome and Persia, as well as more recent history across the globe.A combination of core modules will give you a good grounding in different types of historical research methods, archaeology, literary analysis and life in ancient Greek and Roman society. You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules covering Sparta to the Tudors, ...Read more

This degree allows you to study history from the ancient world right up to the 20th century. You’ll have the chance to explore the civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome and Persia, as well as more recent history across the globe.A combination of core modules will give you a good grounding in different types of historical research methods, archaeology, literary analysis and life in ancient Greek and Roman society. You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules covering Sparta to the Tudors, the history of Britain, modern Chinese history or black politics in the US to the present day. You’ll even have the chance to begin or continue with Latin or Ancient Greek throughout your degree. This degree allows you to combine the skills of the classicist and the historian to pursue your interests across periods and cultures.Explore our librariesLeeds has plenty of useful resources for History and Ancient History students. The world-class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections. You’ll be able to get hands-on experience of working with ancient manuscripts, coins and other artefacts, including one of the longest surviving inscriptions from ancient Britain. Our other library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a full training programme to help you make the most of them.Take a look around our libraries:Brotherton LibraryLaidlaw LibraryEdward Boyle Library

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I love the course, all of my teachers are amazing! Although I do think marking can be inconsistent (e.g. certain lecturers are known to be harsh or lenient) I think the worst..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3M1M1 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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£9,535 per year

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£26,000 per year

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Ancient History - BA (Hons)
I love the course, all of my teachers are amazing! Although I do think marking can be inconsistent (e.g. certain lecturers are known to be harsh or lenient) I think the worst...
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