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Bachelor of Ancient History (Honours) | University of Reading (UoR)
Category: Degree
Specifications
省份/城市
United Kingdom
授课语言
English
课程领域
Social Sciences
开课
Sept
课程
Degree
国家
United Kingdom
骞村害瀛垂
Between RM 100k - RM 150k
Details
Bachelor of Ancient History (Honours) - University of Reading · Reading, UK
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Whiteknights
Medium
English
Intake
Sep
Bachelor of Ancient History (Honours) at University of Reading is a 3-year BA ancient history degree at the Whiteknights campus. Immerse yourself in the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome through the Department of Classics, with strong links to museums, heritage, education, and research employers across the UK.
Study Classics and Ancient History ranked #51-150 worldwide and #22 in the UK. Ancient history spans Greek and Roman worlds from around 2000 BC to 600 AD, covering parts of Africa, Asia and Europe, and shows how these civilisations still shape the modern world.
Year one builds Greek and Roman history foundations, texts and readers, and the past in the present, with optional ancient song, Latin, Ancient Greek, or presenting the past; year two deepens Greek history from the Persian Wars to Alexander, Roman history from Republic to Empire, and careers modules with specialist options; year three centres on a dissertation or independent project in Classics with advanced language and thematic optional modules.
Indicative total fees are £80,550 tuition with £0 application fee. Live GBP to MYR conversion appears in the fee estimate below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels BBB, STPM AAB-BBB, UEC AAABB-BBBBB, IB 30 points overall, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL 88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE 69 overall with minimum 59 in each component (or 69 overall with a minimum of 64 in each component), or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) grade B / 176 with no element less than 162 is required.
Career outcomes include museum assistant, heritage officer, research assistant, archaeological assistant, publishing assistant, historical researcher, education officer, civil service officer, communications officer, and cultural tourism officer roles.
Study at the Whiteknights campus with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Why this course & university?
#51-150 worldwide · #22 in UK · Classics and Ancient History
University of Reading ranks #51-150 worldwide for Classics and Ancient History in QS World University Rankings by Subject and #22 in the UK for Classics in the Complete University Guide — reflecting strong teaching on the Whiteknights campus.
Ancient Greece & Rome
Immerse yourself in the rich cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, and discover how these ancient civilisations have influenced the modern world.
Politics, literature, society & religion
Learn about these ancient cultures in their political, literary, social, cultural and religious contexts through close study of texts, evidence, and historical debate.
From 2000 BC to around 600 AD
Ancient history is the study of the Greek and Roman worlds over a period spanning from 2000 BC to around 600 AD and covers parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
About the Campus
Study at the Whiteknights campus — home to the Department of Classics and strong links to museums, heritage, education, and research employers across Reading and the wider UK.
Entry Requirements
Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.
A Levels
BBB
BBB at A Level for entry to Bachelor of Ancient History (Honours) at University of Reading.
UEC
AAABB–BBBBB
AAABB to BBBBB in UEC for entry to Bachelor of Ancient History (Honours) at University of Reading.
STPM
AAB–BBB
AAB to BBB in STPM for entry to Bachelor of Ancient History (Honours) at University of Reading.
IB Diploma
30 overall
30 points overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Other Qualifications
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Prerequisites
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No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Score of 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5.
TOEFL
88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Pearson Academic PTE
69 overall with min. 59 in each component (or 69 overall with min. 64 in each).
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
B / 176 with no element less than 162.
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Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Ancient History (Honours) is completed over 3 years of full-time study at the Whiteknights campus, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one
Year one builds ancient history foundations in the Department of Classics on the Whiteknights campus. You study Greek History: War, Society, and Change in the Archaic Age, Roman History: The Rise and Fall of the Republic, Texts, Readers and Writers, and The Past in the Present. Optional modules may include Ancient Song, Latin 1-3, Ancient Greek 1-3, Presenting the Past, or other language and university-wide options. These modules develop source criticism, historical writing, and language skills for deeper Greek and Roman study in year two.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Greek History: War, Society, and Change in the Archaic Age (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Roman History: The Rise and Fall of the Republic (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Texts, Readers and Writers (Compulsory) | 20 |
| The Past in the Present (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Ancient Song (Optional) | 20 |
| Latin 1-3 (Optional) | 20 |
| Ancient Greek 1-3 (Optional) | 20 |
| Presenting the Past (Optional) | 20 |
| Optional Language or University Wide Modules (Optional) | 20 |
Year two
Year two deepens Greek History from the Persian Wars to Alexander, Roman History from Republic to Empire, and careers preparation for classicists and ancient historians, including a placement pathway option. You also choose optional modules from lists such as Ancient Epic, Ancient Drama, Ancient Greek 1-4, Latin 1-4, Greek Sculpture and Architecture, My Mother's Sin and Other Stories, Museum Learning and Engagement, or other language and university-wide modules. These choices strengthen literary, material, and professional skills for the dissertation or independent project in year three.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Greek History: Persian Wars to Alexander (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Roman History: From Republic to Empire (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Careers for Classicists and Ancient Historians (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Careers for Classicists and Ancient Historians with Placement (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Ancient Epic (Optional) | 20 |
| Ancient Drama (Optional) | 20 |
| Ancient Greek 1-4 (Optional) | 20 |
| Latin 1-4 (Optional) | 20 |
| Greek Sculpture and Architecture (Optional) | 20 |
| My Mother's Sin and Other Stories (Optional) | 20 |
| Museum Learning and Engagement (Optional) | 20 |
| Optional Language or University Wide Modules (Optional) | 20 |
Year three
Year three centres on a Dissertation in Classics or an Independent Project in Classics at the University of Reading, where you pursue focused research on a Greek or Roman topic with academic supervision. Optional modules may include Latin 1-6, Ancient Greek 1-6, Race and Ethnicity in the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds, From Classroom to Courtroom: Mastering the Art of Persuasion in the Ancient World, or other language and university-wide modules. Graduates are prepared for museum assistant, heritage officer, research assistant, archaeological assistant, publishing, education, civil service, communications, and cultural tourism pathways.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation in Classics (Compulsory) | 40 |
| Independent Project in Classics (Compulsory) | 40 |
| Latin 1-6 (Optional) | 20 |
| Ancient Greek 1-6 (Optional) | 20 |
| 'Race' and Ethnicity in the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds (Optional) | 20 |
| From Classroom to Courtroom: Mastering the Art of Persuasion in the Ancient World (Optional) | 20 |
| Optional Language or University Wide Modules (Optional) | 20 |
Future Career Prospects
Main Directions
- Museum Assistant
- Heritage Officer
- Research Assistant
- Archaeological Assistant
- Publishing Assistant
- Historical Researcher
- Education Officer
- Civil Service Officer
- Communications Officer
- Cultural Tourism Officer
Estimated application deadline
University of Reading offers September intake for this degree at the University of Reading campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
September intake
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Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with University of Reading or our advisors.
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Official source: Intake dates are set by University of Reading and may change.
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