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Ancient History (BA)

Award
Bachelor of Arts
Typical Offer
ABB View full entry requirements
Duration
3 years
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Avenue
UCAS Course code
V102

About this course

Learn about the ancient world and discover how it has shaped the way we live today. You’ll examine how ancient societies continue to influence the modern world, from popular media and culture to global politics.

On this ancient history degree you'll learn about the ancient world and discover how it has shaped the way we live today. You’ll examine how ancient societies continue to influence the modern world, from popular media and culture to global politics.

You can shape your degree around your interests, with opportunities to explore ancient languages, philosophy, art, archaeology and digital humanities.

You’ll learn in a supportive environment as you explore the ancient world. In the National Student Survey 2026, 97% of students on our History courses were positive about academic support, and 94% were positive about the teaching on their course.

Why choose ancient history 

  • Explore the history of the ancient world, from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to Imperial China, late antiquity and the rise of Islam. 
  • Learn how the ancient world continues to influence life today, from popular media to global politics. 
  • Choose to study ancient languages such as Latin or Greek as well as philosophy, art, archaeology, and digital humanities. 
  • Learn from a team of world-class experts including historians, archaeologists, and language specialists. 
  • Study in a research-led environment. Southampton is ranked 10th in the UK for research quality in History (Complete University Guide 2026). 
  • Gain international experience at summer schools in Greece or Italy.

Year abroad

You can choose to study Ancient History with a year abroad. This will deepen your understanding of ancient history while giving you the opportunity to experience a new culture. 

Discover the benefits and financial support options for studying abroad.

Apply using: 

  • course name: Ancient History with Year Abroad
  • UCAS code: V1V6

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course location

This course is based at Avenue.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

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