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

Ancient History and English

University of Leeds

(4.2)
146 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ancient History and English course at University of Leeds.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

including A in English

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: V130

Here's what University of Leeds says about its Ancient History and English course.

Ancient History offers you the chance to study the civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome, Persia and beyond, analysing their political, cultural and social histories, and how they’ve been received and interpreted by other cultures. You’ll combine core and optional modules to gain an understanding of life in these unique societies as they evolved, developing your own interests through investigating the ‘Athenian empire’, Sparta and the Peloponnesian League, and Rome from Republic to Empire.

You’ll explore the full range of poetry, prose and drama in English, from Old English and medieval literature to contemporary writing from around the world. Core modules will give you a thorough grounding in the history and development of English literature, while optional modules enable you to develop specialist knowledge of topics that interest you. From Arthurian legends or Shakespeare to postcolonial fiction, there’s plenty to choose from.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Ancient History and English at University of Leeds.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Location

Main Site | Leeds

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Ancient history

• Classical studies

• English literature

Start date

September 24, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of Leeds reviews

(4.2)
Based on 146 reviews from University of Leeds's students and alumni
5 star
41%
4 star
42%
3 star
14%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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3rd year student

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3rd year student

University life at the University of Leeds is vibrant and diverse, offering state-of-the-art facilities, a rich community, and numerous opportunities for academic and personal growth. With a wide range of clubs, societies, and events, students can engage in various activities and build lifelong conn...

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3rd year student

the university offers various support services, including financial aid advice and budgeting assistance, to help students manage their expenses effectively.

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3rd year student

From counseling and mental health resources to career guidance and academic assistance, students have access to comprehensive support throughout their university journey. The university also provides various student-led initiatives and programs aimed at fostering inclusivity and community engagement...

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3rd year student

The faculty at the University of Leeds, especially within the International Relations department, is exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive. They are passionate about teaching and go the extra mile to ensure students understand complex concepts. Approachable and dedicated, they inspire students ...

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3rd year student

The diverse academic programs in international relations have provided me with valuable insights into global affairs and diplomatic relations. The faculty members, with their expertise and guidance, have been instrumental in shaping my understanding of complex geopolitical issues.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Ancient History and English course at University of Leeds features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Literature in English
History
Classics

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

80%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

73%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

53%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

68%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

77%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

69%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

50%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

81%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

93%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

73%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

88%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

62%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

66%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

70%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

83%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

83%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

46%

low

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?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

92%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

71%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

97%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

73%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

64%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

94%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

59%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

98%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

89%

high

How well organised is your course?

97%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

62%

low

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?

95%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

56%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

90%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

high

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?

81%

high

Student information

The Ancient History and English course at University of Leeds features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Literature in English
History
Classics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female85%Male14%Other1%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above88%
First year dropout rate8%
Number of students615
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureA
HistoryA
PsychologyA
English LanguageA
Drama and Theatre StudiesA
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female57%Male43%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above98%
First year dropout rate4%
Number of students1,020
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
HistoryA
English LiteratureA
Government and PoliticsA
MathematicsA
PsychologyA
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female61%Male38%Other1%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above95%
First year dropout rate11%
Number of students185
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
HistoryA
English LiteratureA
Classical CivilisationA
Government and PoliticsA
PsychologyB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Ancient History and English course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Leeds graduates across each of those subject areas.

Literature in English
History
Classics

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

69%

Say it fits with future plans

52%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

21%

Business and public service associate professionals

12%

Media Professionals

10%

Teaching Professionals

8%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

Graduate statistics

58%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

21%

Business and public service associate professionals

13%

Elementary occupations

10%

Administrative occupations

9%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

10%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Ancient History and English course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Leeds graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

English studies
History and archaeology

Earnings

£19k

First year after graduation

£25.9k

Third year after graduation

£31.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£20.8k

First year after graduation

£27k

Third year after graduation

£31.8k

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 and English.

Source: LEO

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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