Ancient History BA (Hons)

With our BA Ancient History degree, immerse yourself in the rich cultures of ancient Greece and Rome - their history, societies, achievements, beliefs and values - and discover how these ancient civilisations have influenced the modern world.<br/><br/>Ancient history is the study of the Greek and Roman worlds from 2000 BC to around 600 AD and covers parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. You will learn about these ancient cultures in their political, literary, social, cultural, and religious contexts.<br/><br/>This flexible course allows you to pursue your interests and choose from a wide range of research-led subjects. 95% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4 star, 3 star and 2 star submissions – Classics). Our findings feed directly into your learning, with 100% of students saying that our teaching staff were very good or good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2023, 100% of respondents studying BA Ancient History).<br/><br/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/ancient-history-ug/ba-ancient-history

There are so many reasons to choose the University of Reading in Clearing this year. Join a diverse and supportive community where lecturers will inspire you with their discoveries and guide you in making your own. Reading’s award-winning parkland campus offers the spaces and places you need to make the most of your studies and student life.<br/><br/>The University of Reading is a research-intensive university. It works with governments, international agencies, businesses, and charities to tackle some of the biggest problems facing the world today, such as climate change, heart disease, and international conflict.<br/><br/>Named The Sustainable University of The Year, 2025, this year Reading launched one of the UK's largest ever undergraduate scholarship schemes, designed to develop future Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships. The scholarship offers £6000 per year (for up to 4 years of study) towards living expenses and will be available to apply to, for those entering Clearing and who meet the scheme's criteria. With over 150 clubs and societies, Reading knows how important life is beyond your studies too and with the student union in the heart of the campus, there's little doubt making the University of Reading your first call in Clearing will be one of the best decisions you ever made.