The BA Degree for Ancient History explores a wide range of diverse eras, cultures, and countries. You can choose from the topics which suit your area of interest – from the early period of Greece to Rome and beyond that, the influence of Classics on contemporary history and current affairs. The course also covers a wide geographical area, from the Black Sea to Roman Britain, Egypt, Persia, and North Africa.
While focusing on historical modules, you will also get the opportunity to learn Greek and/or Latin and study areas of art, literature, and philosophy.
The degree provides you with arduous training experience, thus producing graduates with an extraordinary breadth of knowledge.
They are suitable for many careers in fields as diverse as heritage management, journalism, law, civil service, business, teaching, IT and tourism. They can also undertake further studies and research degrees and can gain employment in major museums and universities locally, and internationally.
Graduates can value their bachelor's degree through analytic, research and communication skills that they developed throughout their studies. They can utilize their degree in the following areas of the profession:
1. Heritage manager
2. Gallery/museum manager
3. Archivist
4. Academic researcher
5. Historic building inspector
6. Conversation officer
7. Museum education officer
The average salary of a historian can range from £20,000 annually.
The fees may vary depending on the course and institution generally; the tuition fees for an international BA full-time degree is £19,000 per annum.
All entry fees will be annually reviewed and can be subjected as an increase in the fee are also likely to rise (fees are usually set for international students, for the period of the entry year). International students will be required to pay a deposit of £1,000 on their tuition fees before a certificate of acceptance for studies is provided. This fee will only be refunded if permission to immigrate is rejected.
Universities in the UK is well known for expanding easier access to higher education even for international students. They provide a range of scholarships to support talented and needy students from all backgrounds.
• International Baccalaureate Requirement: Minimum 35 points (includes 6, 6, 5. Total point of 35 points also includes TOK/EE)
• A-level Requirement: AAB
• IELTS requirement: 6.5 bands overall with a minimum of 6.0 bands in each module
• TOEFL requirement: 92 points overall with a minimum of 22 in reading, 21 in listening, 23 in speaking and 23 in writing.