Course Summary

Are you fascinated by the ancient world and want to delve deeper? The pairing of ancient history and archaeology gives depth to your historical investigations. You will study complex societies through their texts, art and architecture. You will also learn archaeological techniques, such as surveying and recording. The course is structured flexibly, allowing you to progress from key skills, theories and methods, to topic specialisation. You can take: - a mix of Ancient History and Archaeology modules - integrated Ancient History and Archaeology modules - Ancient Greek and Latin modules, from beginners' level to advanced You will also complete 10 days of archaeological fieldwork. You will participate in an approved excavation project, or a related placement, in the UK or overseas. As a joint honours student, you will benefit from skills development and assessment methods from both subjects. No prior experience of ancient history or archaeology is required.

Course Details - Modules

You will take 120 credits of modules each year. In year one, you will study two core modules (80 credits) which give an integrated introduction to the culture and history of Greece and Rome and their reception. You will also study core modules in archaeology, focusing on how we discover, excavate and record archaeological sites, and study elements of prehistoric and historic archaeology. Ancient History route (0-40 credits) - if you choose not to study a language, you will take the 'Interpreting Ancient Art and Archaeology' module plus a further 20 credits Or: Classical language route (0-40 credits) - choose modules appropriate to your level if you wish to study either Latin or Greek. There is a requirement for you to complete 10 days of archaeological fieldwork or other professional experience, with funding available to support this. In year two, you will take 40-60 credits of core modules covering the general principles, methods and theories of both subjects. The optional modules are wide ranging across three groups; classical civilisation, archaeology, and integrated. You also may begin or continue to study Ancient Greek or Latin at the appropriate level of prior language attainment. These modules will be taken in place of other ancient history optional modules. In year three, you will write a dissertation in either Ancient History or Archaeology, or you may combine the two. You will choose 80 credits of optional modules from the integrated module group, or maintaining a mix of ancient history and archaeology modules. As with year two, you may begin or continue to study Ancient Greek or Latin at the appropriate level of prior language attainment. These modules will be taken in place of other classical civilisation modules. Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Humanities, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 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: VVC4

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB and above.

Pass access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3. Of the 45 level 3 credits at least 30 should be achieved at merit or higher.

including Scottish Highers ABBBB.

Considered on an individual basis. Please contact the school for further information.

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.

Considered on an individual basis. Please contact the school for further information.

Considered on an individual basis. Please contact the school for further information.

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


European Baccalaureate - 75% overall GCSE requirements - English grade c ( numeric grade 4)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 21000.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 21000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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