BA Ancient History
About this course
BA Ancient History, a history degree focused on the dynamic cultures of the ancient Mediterranean. Students examine politics, the creation and spread of myths, and the relationship between humans and the environment. The programme includes field trips to regional sites such as Bath and Caerleon, alongside excursions to ancient heritage destinations like Rome and Pompeii.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level BTEC: DDM in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 87%: 170 offers from 195 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Legal professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 350 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 58%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Ancient History at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £54,000. The £39,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Ancient History at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Ancient History at University of Bristol?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Ancient History at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Ancient History at University of Bristol?
87% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 170 offers from 195 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Ancient History at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.