Course name
University name or location
Topic or category
Find a course
Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.
Where to study
See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.
Find a university
Search by name or city.
Get Advice
Get tips, tricks and wise words from students and experts at each stage.
Browse advice
Personal statement examples
A-level choices
Law degree
Revision help
Oxbridge applications
Ucas application
Student life
Student finance
Browse all advice
Popular right now
Clearing 2026: four things you might not know about Clearing and results day
Clearing and results day 2026: prepare your back-up plan
Finding a university place in Ucas Clearing: 10 top tips to help you get ready
Clearing 2026: how to call universities
A guide to Ucas Clearing 2026: how to find your university place
How Ucas Hub works on results day 2025
A-level results day 2026: what to expect
Btec results day 2026: what to expect
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Ancient History and History
University of Manchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ancient History and History course at University of Manchester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
136
The university hasn't set UCAS points for this course. To help you compare, we've estimated the tariff using the entry requirements for other qualifications, like A-levels. Make sure you also check the grade requirements to see exactly what you'll need.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Manchester. These students are taking Ancient History and History or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | A |
| Government and Politics | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Economics | A |
| Sociology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VV50
Here's what University of Manchester says about its Ancient History and History course.
Our BA Ancient History and History joint honours course will enable you to combine the study of ancient, medieval and modern history.
Half of the course engages with the history and culture of the Greco-Roman civilisations of the Mediterranean and its hinterland, while the other half explores medieval and contemporary history, stretching from Late Antiquity to modern day histories of globalisation.
As well as offering breadth of perspective, this course will give you training on a large variety of historiographical techniques, including specialisms which are vital tools of historical research.
You will be equipped to move into a wide range of careers or further study options.
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
• History
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Manchester student reviews
Showing 200 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
1st year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
1st year student
2 years ago
Three stars: Good
1st year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
1st year student
2 years ago
Four stars: Great
1st year student
2 years ago
Three stars: Good
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.
Here you can see ratings from University of Manchester students who took the Ancient History and History course - or another course in the same subject area.
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
Student information
See who's studying at University of Manchester. These students are taking Ancient History and History or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Manchester graduates who took Ancient History and History - or another course in the same subject area.
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 History - 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 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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about University of Manchester on The Student Room.
University of Manchester open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
