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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V110

Ancient History

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,800Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Ancient History at UCL (University College London). Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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 International tuition fees are £29,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 86% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Egypt and the Near East
Classical Greece and the Hellenistic World
The Roman Republic and Empire
Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology
Historical Method and Evidence
Ancient Languages and Texts
Late Antique History and Transition
Dissertation in Ancient History
UCAS Code:V110
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

History, Ancient History or Classical Civilisation required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in History, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£29,000£34,000
3 years£24,500£29,000£38,500
5 years£31,500£40,000£53,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 48% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
20%Studying
9%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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