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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Ancient History and History
University of Nottingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ancient History and History course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £24,700 per year (provisional) |
| International | £24,700 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V117
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Ancient History and History course.
Are you fascinated by all periods of history?
Explore political, cultural and social changes from ancient Greece and Rome to the present day on this joint honours Ancient History and History degree. You will study topics such as politics, empire, gender, slavery, warfare, religion, art and science. This degree helps you draw connections across the ancient, medieval, early modern and modern periods, deepening your understanding of the development of societies over time.
As a joint honours student, you’ll develop key professional and transferable skills through both subjects.
As an Ancient History and History student, you will:
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develop skills in historical enquiry and critical analysis
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engage with a wide range of primary source material, including texts and artefacts
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explore how ancient and historical societies connect and shape our understanding of contemporary issues
Your module combinations extend beyond Europe, covering regions such as North Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Why choose this course?
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Ranked in the top 20 for History in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)
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Student satisfaction – 95% of students agree that teaching staff explain concepts clearly (NSS 2024)
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Begin learning Latin or Greek, or continue studying from A-level
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Curiosity: Study periods, themes and events from human prehistory to the present day
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Critique: following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules
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Curation: specialise in an area of interest through a year-long 'Special Subject' and dissertation
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Through the Schools Volunteering Project you get the opportunity to volunteer annually, delivering history lessons and after-school clubs in Nottingham’s primary and secondary schools, especially useful if you are considering a career in teaching
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Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities
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Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules
You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.
Engaged Arts
All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real-world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of History
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Ancient history
• History
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Ancient-History-and-History-BA-Jt-Hons-U6UACHIH.html
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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.
Here you can see ratings from University of Nottingham 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
89%
low
Teaching on my course
89%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
low
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
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?
92%
med
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
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?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Student information
The Ancient History and History course at University of Nottingham 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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Classical Civilisation | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Ancient History and History at University of Nottingham.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Ancient History and History - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£28.7k
Third year after graduation
£35k
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
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