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Ancient History and History

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

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:

  • develop skills in historical enquiry and critical analysis

  • engage with a wide range of primary source material, including texts and artefacts

  • 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?

  1. Ranked in the top 20 for History in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)

  2. Student satisfaction – 95% of students agree that teaching staff explain concepts clearly (NSS 2024)

  3. Begin learning Latin or Greek, or continue studying from A-level

  4. Curiosity: Study periods, themes and events from human prehistory to the present day

  5. 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

  6. Curation: specialise in an area of interest through a year-long 'Special Subject' and dissertation

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

Modules

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
V117
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
V117
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level ABB

Including A in History

General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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.

Access to HE Diploma D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

Including 9 credits of History with Distinction.

Scottish Higher ABBBB

Including History with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB including History.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level History alongside.

BTEC Diploma DD + A in A Level History.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level History alongside.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + A Levels AB including grade A in History.

Scottish Advanced Higher AB

Including History with grade A and Scottish Highers ABBBB including History with grade A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 30 points

(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates)
including 6 in Higher Level History

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.

Extended Project A

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.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3, M2, M3

Including History at D3.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - English grade C ( numeric grade 4)

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) A

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.

75% in European Baccalaureate

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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