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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
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With our BA Ancient History degree, immerse yourself in the rich cultures of ancient Greece and Rome - their history, societies, achievements, beliefs and values - and discover how these ancient civilisations have influenced the modern world.Ancient history is the study of the Greek and Roman worlds from 2000 BC to around 600 AD and covers parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. You will learn about these ancient cultures in their political, literary, social, cultural, and religious contexts.This flexible course allows you to pursue your interests and choose from a wide range of research-led subjects. 95% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4 star, 3 star and 2 star submissions – Classics). Our findings feed directly into your learning, with 100% of students saying that our teaching staff were very good or good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2023, 100% of respondents studying BA Ancient History).For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/ancient-history-ug/ba-ancient-history
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:18,M:27 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
B Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
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In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
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Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£25,250 per year
Students from EU
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£25,250 per year
Students from International
£25250 Per year
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