BA Ancient History and Archaeology
What students say
Based on about 134 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (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: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 21%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 37%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 and Archaeology at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £48,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Ancient History and Archaeology at University of Nottingham do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Ancient History and Archaeology at University of Nottingham?
95% 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 and Archaeology at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Ancient History and Archaeology at University of Nottingham?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.