BA History and Ancient History
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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OverviewStudy world history to its full: explore vital topics such as gender, race and global imperialism, navigate diverse geographical regions, and traverse 1,500 years of history, from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the post-Communist eraDevelop in-depth, wide-ranging understanding of the history, societies and political ideas of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Learn a classical language in your first year, which you can choose to continue in your second or third yearsExeter is a ...Read more

Overview

  • Study world history to its full: explore vital topics such as gender, race and global imperialism, navigate diverse geographical regions, and traverse 1,500 years of history, from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the post-Communist era
  • Develop in-depth, wide-ranging understanding of the history, societies and political ideas of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Learn a classical language in your first year, which you can choose to continue in your second or third years
  • Exeter is a city bursting with history and heritage that offers museums, art galleries and a wide range of historical architecture. The University Library has extensive historical holdings and collections
  • Our research centres, which cover areas including Medical History and Medieval Studies, are a focus for interdisciplinary research activity across the institution and have significant international reputations
  • The Student-Staff Liaison Committee provides an opportunity to communicate your views and influence, change and shape your degree. The student-run History Society organises guest speakers, trips and social events

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
Classics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Classics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
History
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
What students say
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Laura
06 Jan 25

Great facilities and teachers, good campus but many hills...Read more

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Thomas
12 Dec 24

Friendly people, great campus, interesting lectures and lecturers. Could be improved with cheaper/better access to the sports facilities and..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

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AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. Please also see our GCSE requirements

Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects.

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Popular A-level subjects

Classics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
62%
English Literature
44%
Classical Studies
39%
Classical languages
22%
Mathematics
16%
HESA
History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
67%
English Literature
39%
Psychology
33%
Mathematics
19%
Geography
16%
HESA

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£24,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£24,700 per year

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Laura
06 Jan 25
Ancient History BA (Hons)
Great facilities and teachers, good campus but many hills....
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Thomas
12 Dec 24
Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons)
Friendly people, great campus, interesting lectures and lecturers. Could be improved with cheaper/better access to the sports facilities and...
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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