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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ancient History course at Durham University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V110
Here's what Durham University says about its Ancient History course.
Course details If you are fascinated by the history of the Greeks and Romans, this is the course for you. We will introduce you to the world of ancient Greece and Rome, and their interactions with each other and other Mediterranean societies.
Why Durham University? Explore the artistic, historical, literary, linguistic, cultural, scientific, and philosophical aspects of the Greek and Roman world, studying in one of the largest and most vibrant departments in the UK at the heart of a World Heritage Site.
Our degrees offer both academic rigour and an outstanding student experience, taught by a team of academic staff who between them specialise in the languages, literature, history, and culture of the Greco-Roman world, as well as its impact on later centuries up to the present day.
The breadth of knowledge in the Department allows us to offer a wide range of study areas including ancient Greek and Latin languages from beginner to advanced level, literature in translation, history of various areas of the ancient Mediterranean, and many more aspects of classical culture, including philosophy, art and science.
Rankings 3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026 Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Career Opportunities Our students acquire many skills which are readily transferable to a whole range of professions. Classics graduates have progressed to careers as diverse as computing, the Civil Service, gold dealing, teaching, journalism, law, accountancy, public relations and the theatre.
Source: Durham University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Classics
Location
Durham City | Durham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Classical studies
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For current information please scroll to the bottom of the page for Provider Information and select Visit our Course Page under Course Contact Details.
How you will be assessed
We use various types of assessment, designed to test the different skills you have gained through your studies: essays, commentaries, translations, presentations, and projects.
In your final year, you will write a dissertation of up to 12,000 words on a subject of your choice, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in independent learning and research and your ability to bring together areas of learning from across the entire course.
In addition to the help provided by your subject lecturers, you can also access extensive support for your assessments through ASC, the Academic Skills Centre. See below for details: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/centres/academic-skills-centre/
Durham University student reviews
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Graduate
1 year ago
The SU building is uninviting. The SU didnu2019t seem to run many events or fun activities. It seemed to just exist.
Graduate
1 year ago
Itu2019s good if youu2019re able to participate in college life. But, it can be quite cliquey and as a non-British student it can be isolating.
Graduate
1 year ago
Accommodation is way too expensive for what and where it is. Durham is a small place with not much to do. Itu2019s beautiful and can be lovely, but rent prices are clearly inflated for student homes and the atmosphere and access to amenities does not warrant the prices.
Graduate
1 year ago
All around I think Durham does support rather well. Academic support especially - the process of getting extensions was smooth.
Graduate
1 year ago
The available facilities are great. But, there are very limited places to eat on campus and those available are often not very clean. All the ones I went to were also far more expensive than my friendsu2019 at other universities cafes and refectories.
Graduate
1 year ago
The teaching was good but I think it sacrificed giving space and time to learn the basics that would later be assessed in national exams like the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam in favour of delving deep into academic and theoretical aspects of law. For someone choosing to go into academia itu2019s t...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Durham University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Durham University students who took the Ancient History course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
53%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Durham University. These students are taking Ancient History or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Classical Civilisation | A | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Latin | A | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Durham University graduates who took Ancient History - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Durham University graduates who took Ancient History - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£42.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Ancient History.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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