Ancient History (BA)
University of Southampton
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BA - Bachelor of Arts

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BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Learn about the ancient world and find ways to understand the foundations of how we live today. Youll develop specialist knowledge in your chosen areas of study and learn in an engaging and supportive research environment. You can also choose to spend time at a university abroad. On this UK ancient history degree youll study the ancient world in depth and we will help you to develop your career interests and discover ancient history degree jobs. Ancient history is an interdisciplinary field, so ...Read more

Learn about the ancient world and find ways to understand the foundations of how we live today. You'll develop specialist knowledge in your chosen areas of study and learn in an engaging and supportive research environment. You can also choose to spend time at a university abroad. On this UK ancient history degree you'll study the ancient world in depth and we will help you to develop your career interests and discover ancient history degree jobs. Ancient history is an interdisciplinary field, so you can study topics that you’re already passionate about, or choose to try something new.Our wide range of topics cover ancient Egypt to the rise of Islam in the Middle East. You can also explore what happened during the conquests of Alexander the Great, and at the end of the Roman Empire.

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64/279
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17th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
17th
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£24,200 per year

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, internationally renowned for its education...

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University of Southampton
Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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