BA (Hons) Ancient History and Classical Archaeology Bachelor's degree at the University of Warwick
BA (Hons) Ancient History and Classical Archaeology at University of Warwick. Studying Classics part-time at Warwick means engaging directly with ancient languages, literature, culture, and history through in-person teaching, rather than a purely distance-based arrangement.
About this course
Study Classics part‑time with in‑person teaching covering ancient languages, literature, culture, and history From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Ancient History and Classical Archaeology is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Warwick. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for History, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 6 modules
- Latin Literary Texts
Module details
Allows you to develop your understanding of Latin by further reading of significant works by authors and in genres which, for the most part, you will not have previously studied. As well as developing your ability to read Latin more fluently and to translate from Latin, the module also teaches you advanced grammar, and offers an ambitious introduction to literary criticism and philological analysis at degree level.
- Latin Language 1
- Latin Language 2
- Greek Literary Texts
Module details
Purpose is to build upon your prior study, to allow you both to broaden and deepen your understanding of Greek by further reading of significant works in major genres of archaic and Classical Greek literature, and to hone skills of critical interpretation. Additionally, the module will consolidate knowledge of grammar and syntax through work in class on classical Greek prose-writing.
- Greek Language 1
Module details
Will teach you the fundamental elements of Ancient Greek in a clear and accessible way. By the end of the year you will be able to read and translate passages of original Greek with accuracy and confidence, will have a firm knowledge of Greek vocabulary and syntax, and will be able to begin to appreciate pieces of Classical Greek prose in their original unadapted form.
- Greek Language 2
Module details
Will teach you the fundamental elements of Ancient Greek in a clear and accessible way. By the end of the year you will be able to read and translate passages of original Greek with accuracy and confidence, will have a firm knowledge of Greek vocabulary and syntax, and will be able to begin to appreciate pieces of Classical Greek prose in their original unadapted form.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course covers ancient languages, literature, culture, and history, giving you the tools to work with both textual and material evidence from antiquity. Across your studies you'll move through areas such as core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills. Core theory modules build your grounding in how historians and archaeologists approach the ancient world, while research and methods teaching introduces you to the techniques used to interpret texts, inscriptions, and excavated material. Applied practice gives you the chance to put these approaches to work on real evidence, and specialist options let you follow particular interests within ancient history or classical archaeology, whether that's a specific period, region, or type of source material. The independent project is where you take the lead, developing a piece of sustained research on a topic of your own choosing under academic supervision. Professional skills teaching runs alongside the subject content, helping you develop the written, analytical, and presentation abilities that carry over into work after graduation. Because ancient languages sit at the heart of the course, you should expect sustained engagement with Latin and/or Greek texts as well as archaeological material, rather than treating the two disciplines as entirely separate strands.
Who it's for
This course suits someone genuinely curious about how we know what we know about the ancient world, someone happy to sit with a fragmentary inscription, a partial text, or an excavation report and work out what it can and can't tell us. If you enjoy close reading, are drawn to puzzles with incomplete evidence, and don't mind the slower, careful work of learning an ancient language alongside historical analysis, you'll likely feel at home here. Studying part-time means you're probably fitting this degree around a job, caring responsibilities, or other commitments, so it suits someone who is self-motivated and comfortable managing their own study time between in-person sessions. You don't need to arrive with existing knowledge of Latin or Greek, but you should be prepared to commit to learning them properly, since language work forms a core part of the discipline. The independent project later in the course rewards students who like choosing their own angle on a topic and following it through with minimal hand-holding. Expect discussion-based seminars where you'll be asked to defend an interpretation, weigh conflicting evidence, and listen carefully to other people's readings of the same material, so a willingness to talk through ideas, rather than just absorb them, will serve you well.
Careers & job market
Nationally, History graduates (a category this course sits within) report that 85% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 55% of those in employment describing their work as highly skilled. These figures relate to History graduates across the country generally, not to Warwick specifically or to this course alone, and shouldn't be read as a guarantee of any particular outcome. On earnings, national Graduate Outcomes/LEO data shows History graduates starting on between £23,500 and £31,000 fifteen months after graduating, with figures of £20,400 to £28,800 after three years and £25,500 to £36,000 after five years. Again, these are national ranges across the subject area rather than figures specific to this course or university, and individual outcomes vary considerably depending on sector, location, and career path. Skills developed through this degree, close analysis of evidence, language competence, independent research, and clear written argument, are the kind valued in heritage, museum and archive work, teaching, further academic study, and roles requiring rigorous research and communication more broadly. Nationally, 90% of students on comparable courses continue past their first year, which is worth bearing in mind as a broad indicator of course completion patterns, though not specific to this programme.
University & format
The University of Warwick is a public, research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1965 and home to 25,615 students. It was and received a Gold rating for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 assessment. This BA (Hons) Ancient History and Classical Archaeology is offered part-time, with teaching delivered in person rather than online, and taught in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, Warwick's degrees carry national recognition. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships, details of which are available on its funding pages, so it's worth checking what you might be entitled to before committing to the part-time route.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Warwick →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What History graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in history · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs History nationally
National figures for History graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How History graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where History graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Museums & archives
- Heritage bodies
- Schools
- Civil service & media
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit History graduates.
History & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingChartereastdulwichHistory & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingThe Charter Schools Educational TrustHistory Teachers in Kirklees and HalifaxCV-LibraryHistory TeachersSABIS NETWORK SCHOOLSWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Warwick
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of Warwick
256 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is History right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Warwick from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £25,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Warwick’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Warwick and gov.uk before you apply.
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