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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Ancient History and Archaeology
University of Manchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ancient History and Archaeology course at University of Manchester.
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UCAS Tariff
128
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Ancient History and Archaeology course at University of Manchester 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 |
| Sociology | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | A |
| Psychology | B |
| Biology | C |
| Classical Civilisation | A |
| English Literature | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VV14
Here's what University of Manchester says about its Ancient History and Archaeology course.
Our BA Ancient History and Archaeology will enable you to combine the techniques of archaeology with the culture and history of ancient civilisations in your studies.
The study of people lies at the heart of our courses, such as exploring how the Roman Empire used architecture as a political statement.
Yet we also use scientific methods to examine ancient objects, human remains and landscapes. You will study ancient Mediterranean empires alongside the archaeology of Britain, Western Europe, the Greek and Roman worlds and the Near East.
Throughout the course, you'll have opportunity to study ancient languages and to conduct expert-led archaeological fieldwork, gaining knowledge of two complementary approaches to the past while gaining key skills in analysis and interpretation.
Study with us and you'll explore artefacts, architecture, ancient texts and beliefs using our well-equipped laboratories, our own departmental teaching collections, and the exclusive archives and curatorial expertise of Manchester Museum.
Source: University of Manchester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Location
Main Site | Manchester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Ancient history
• Archaeology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Manchester
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 Archaeology course at University of Manchester 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
high
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
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?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
57%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
low
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
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?
89%
med
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
48%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
97%
med
Teaching on my course
97%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
97%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
97%
med
Academic support
97%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
med
Organisation and management
90%
med
Organisation and management
90%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
55%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
36%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
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?
76%
med
Student information
The Ancient History and Archaeology course at University of Manchester 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Ancient History and Archaeology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Manchester graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
67%
Say it fits with future plans
39%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
18%
Administrative occupations
14%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Elementary occupations
7%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics
59%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
88%
In work, study or other activity
69%
Say it fits with future plans
39%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
22%
Administrative occupations
16%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Teaching Professionals
6%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Manchester graduates who took Ancient History and Archaeology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
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 Archaeology.
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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