BAAncient History

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	V110

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 169 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	birmingham.ac.uk/..ha/ancient-history.aspx

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

First year
Our first year compulsory modules provide a thorough grounding in Graeco-Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern culture and societies, as well as opening up some wider interdisciplinary perspectives. You will also take a Widening Horizons Module from another Department and choose 40 credits of optional modules.

Reading texts in the original language is a great advantage and you have the opportunity, if you wish, to learn one of the ancient languages including Egyptian, Greek or Latin.

Compulsory modules:

Early Civilisations: Egypt (10 credits)
Early Civilisations of Western Asia (10 credits)
Introduction to Greek and Roman History (20 credits)
Project A (10 credits)
Project B (10 credits)
Widening Horizons Module (20 credits)
See our first year modules

Second year
Our Ancient History compulsory module develops your analytical skills and introduces you to advanced historical theory and methodology. You will also take our unique Study Tour module. With financial support from the University, you plan a research project and travel with fellow students to a country relevant to your studies such as Italy or Greece.

In addition to these compulsory modules, you choose a seminar topic and 60 credits from our unique range of optional modules. You can choose to begin or continue your language studies in your second year.

Compulsory modules:

CAHA Study Tour (20 credits)
Seminar II (choice of seminar topics) (20 credits)
Understanding Ancient Societies (20 credits)
See our second year modules

Year abroad
You can apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world. If you achieve a grade of 2.1 or above in your first year then you will be invited to apply for a Year Abroad in your second year. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final year. Find out more.

Final year
The highlight of the final year is your dissertation. Working one-on-one with a supervisor, you will complete a substantial research project on a subject of special interest to you. In addition, you choose a seminar topic and 60 credits of optional modules. Once again, you will have the opportunity to study an ancient language, either starting from scratch or taking your skills to a higher level.

Compulsory modules:

CAHA Dissertation (40 credits)
Seminar III (choice of seminar topics) (20 credits)

Career opportunities

You will be in high demand and well placed to forge a rewarding career in a variety of areas, including:

Law
Education
Media
Publishing
Local government
Museums and charities
Cultural and heritage organisations