BA Ancient History
About this course
BA in Ancient History, a history degree spanning periods, places, and cultures from the Bronze Age to modern Greece. Students examine geographical regions from Roman Britain to Persia and North Africa while engaging with literary texts, ancient inscriptions, and primary documentary sources. The curriculum incorporates museum handling sessions in London institutions alongside an expenses-paid field trip to Mediterranean ancient sites. Teaching is delivered by a large department that covers diverse historical subjects including social, cultural, political, military, economic, and religious history.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: No required subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 18%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Teaching Professionals: 11%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 57%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 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 King's College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £50,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Ancient History at King's College London do next?
65% 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 King's College London?
98% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Ancient History at King's College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.