Ancient History BA (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 270 graduates of Ancient History BA (Hons) and other courses in History at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of University College London
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £28500 | £38000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £35000 | £24500 - £34500 | £30500 - £47500 |
All History courses of University College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24582 | £23346 | £27705 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20570 - £28218 | £18136 - £29110 | £21476 - £35822 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
Studying History at UCL gives you opportunities to explore the subject which are probably unrivalled anywhere else in the UK or Europe. This degree focuses on the ancient history of the Near East, Egypt and the Mediterranean world from the third millennium BC to late a
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All History courses of University College London
Current jobs
All courses of University College London
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All History courses of University College London
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Ancient History BA (Hons) at University College London
| 19% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 9% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 8% | Elementary occupations |
| 8% | Teaching Professionals |
| 8% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 6% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 4% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Engineering professionals |
| 3% | Conservation and environment professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
GCSE English Language at grade B or 6, and Mathematics required at grade C or 5.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Costs
Tuition Fees Ancient History BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26200 | year 1 |
| International | £26200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
V110
University Rankings
of University College London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #3
- #3
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #5
- #5
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #6
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #15
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 40 university rankings of University College London
About University College London
List of 387 Bachelor and Master Courses from University College London - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University College London
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Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
Where is this programme taught
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Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | 84% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £17620 | 103 | London |
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Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | Durham University | - | - | - | £9250 | £24100 | - | Durham |
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Ancient History BA (Hons) | University College London | 68% | 1% | 2% | £9250 | £26200 | 200 | London |
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Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 94% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £22600 | 137 | Nottingham |
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Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £23700 | - | Exeter |
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Archaeology and Ancient History BA (Hons) | Cardiff University | 92% | 10% | 0% | £9000 | £20450 £22700 | 128 | Cardiff |
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Ancient History BA (Hons) | University of Bristol | 68% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £26400 | 134 | Bristol |
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Ancient History with Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of Southampton | 79% | 12% | 3% | £9250 | £22300 | 146 | Southampton |
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FAQ about Ancient History BA (Hons) University College London
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £28500 3 years after graduation and £38000 after graduation.
- Process, plant and machine operatives (19%), Skilled trades occupations (9%), Elementary occupations (8%), Teaching Professionals (8%)
- 270 graduates rated the course 68. This means that 68% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University College London achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #3 in (History). See all subject rankings for University College London.
- Ancient History BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University College London.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 200 which is higher than 82.73% of all Ancient History courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024