Bachelor in Ancient History

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Apr 1, 2027, while tuition is £25,320.

The Bachelor in Ancient History BA at the University of Birmingham is a three-year degree for students interested in history. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore ancient civilizations and gain a deeper understanding of the past. Students will graduate with a Bachelor's degree and gain skills in research, critical thinking, and communication.

The curriculum includes compulsory modules such as Rethinking the Ancient World, Greek World, and The Roman World. Students will also have the opportunity to take optional modules, including ancient languages, and participate in a study tour. The program also offers a year abroad option, where students can study at an approved university around the world.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Historians, Archaeologists, Museum Curators, Teachers, or Researchers. They can work in industries such as education, heritage, or media, and can be employed by organizations such as museums, historical societies, or universities.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.