Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ancient History and History course at University of Leeds.
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A,A,B
Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ. We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Ancient History and History 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | A |
| Government and Politics | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Economics | A |
| Psychology | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| English Literature | A |
| Classical Civilisation | B |
| Religious Studies | B |
| Psychology | B |
UCAS code: V110
Here's what University of Leeds says about its Ancient History and History course.
This degree allows you to study history from the ancient world right up to the 20th century. You’ll have the chance to explore the civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome and Persia, as well as more recent history across the globe.
A combination of core modules will give you a good grounding in different types of historical research methods, archaeology, literary analysis and life in ancient Greek and Roman society. You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules covering Sparta to the Tudors, the history of Britain, modern Chinese history or black politics in the US to the present day. You’ll even have the chance to begin or continue with Latin or Ancient Greek throughout your degree. This degree allows you to combine the skills of the classicist and the historian to pursue your interests across periods and cultures.
Source: University of Leeds
There are a few options in how you might study Ancient History and History at University of Leeds.
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Location
Main Site | Leeds
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Ancient history
• Classical studies
• History
Start date
23 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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The Ancient History and History 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
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94%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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Learning opportunities
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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Assessment and feedback
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
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Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
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Teaching on my course
90%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
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Learning opportunities
86%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
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Assessment and feedback
78%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
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Academic support
90%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
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Organisation and management
73%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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How well organised is your course?
84%
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Learning resources
98%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
98%
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Student voice
77%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
93%
high
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
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Earnings from University of Leeds graduates who took Ancient History and History - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
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