Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning
About this course
BA, DipHE, CertHE, Taster module in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning, an ancient history and classical archaeology degree delivered by distance learning. The course is studied flexibly over a period of one to six years. The curriculum begins with foundational studies through Introduction to Classical Archaeology, Aims and Methods in Archaeology, Approaching the Roman World, and Approaching the Greek World. Subsequent learning involves compulsory topics such as Archaeological Theory, Slavery in the ancient world, Archaeology of the Roman World, and Fieldschool (UoL). Further compulsory modules include Fieldschool (Self-organised), Deconstructing Sparta, The Age of Augustus, Urbanisms, Britain and the Roman World, The Hellenistic World, The End of Antiquity, Research Bootcamp (on campus), and Research Bootcamp (online).
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 19%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Aims and Methods in Archaeology
- Introduction to Classical Archaeology
- Approaching the Roman World
- Approaching the Greek World
- Archaeological Theory
- Slavery in the ancient world
- Archaeology of the Roman World
- Fieldschool (UoL)
- Fieldschool (Self-organised)
- Deconstructing Sparta
- The Age of Augustus
- Urbanisms
- Britain and the Roman World
- The Hellenistic World
- The End of Antiquity
- Research Bootcamp (on campus)
- Research Bootcamp (online)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Archaeology.
What do graduates of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning at University of Leicester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning at University of Leicester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning at University of Leicester?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning at University of Leicester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.