Ancient History and History
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: V117 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: V117 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including A in History. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. Of the Level 3 credits, 24 should be at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit, and this must include 9 credits of History with Distinction.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including History at D3.
Extended Project
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE requirements - English grade C ( numeric grade 4)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including 6 in Higher Level History
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level History alongside. BTEC Diploma DD + A in A Level History.
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level History alongside. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + A Levels AB including grade A in History.
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD + A Level History grade A accepted.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including History with grade A and Scottish Highers ABBBB including History with grade A.
Scottish Higher
Including History with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB including History.
Considered alongside A Levels
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About this course
Are you fascinated by all periods of history? On this course, you will encounter an incredibly broad sweep of events including political, cultural and social change from ancient Greece and Rome to the present. Topics cover politics, empire, gender, slavery, warfare, religion, art and science. You will learn to connect approaches to these themes across the ancient, medieval and modern periods.
You will:
- develop perspectives and skills in historical enquiry and critical analysis
- study primary source material in detail, including written texts and material artefacts
- discover the challenges and rewards of taking a broader view of the classical world, together with wider historical perspectives.
The module combinations on offer allow you to take your studies beyond Europe, to regions including North Africa and Asia.
As a joint honours student, you will benefit from skills development and assessment methods from both subjects. Each subject is taught separately, but you may choose a uniting theme for your final year dissertation.
Modules
Our year-one core modules are designed as an introduction. We will build everyone's knowledge to the same level, so you can progress through to year two.
In year one, in Ancient History, you will have an integrated introduction to the culture and history of Greece and Rome. In History, you will focus on history as a discipline, developing the skills required for researching, writing and debating. You will be able to choose 60 credits of ancient history and history modules spanning the ancient to the contemporary world. 40 credits may be used to start or continue to learn Ancient Greek or Latin.
In year two, you will have 60 credits of optional Ancient History modules; the 'Extended Source Study' module prepares you for year three dissertation work. Most students also choose to take the 'Studying Classical Scholarship' module. You may also choose to begin or continue learning Latin or ancient Greek. You will also choose 60 credits of history modules - choices range from medieval, early modern, modern and contemporary history, dealing with particular countries or regions from around the world.
In your final year, you will choose from two scenarios. In scenario 1, you can either take a 40-credit History Special Subject, and a History dissertation, with the remaining 40 credits in Ancient History. In scenario 2, You can take the 40-credit History Special Subject and a 20 credit history option, and 60 credits in Ancient History which can include a dissertation in Ancient History. In either scenario, your dissertation can combine History and Ancient History.
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