BA Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
About this course
BA in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, a history and archaeology degree focused on ancient civilisations and their remains. The course includes two practical elements involving fieldwork or a museum placement, alongside the preparation of a report based on an ancient site or museum artefacts. Year 1 covers foundational subjects such as Aristocracy and democracy in the Greek world, 550–450 BC and Republic to empire: Rome, 50 BC to AD 50. Students can also study archaeology topics including Archaeology: Homeric archaeology and early Greece from 1550 to 700 BC; Greek vases; Greek sculpture c600– 300 BC; Roman architecture, as well as history modules like Athenian Revolutions, 411-403 BC; Greeks and Persians; People and Politics, 58-52 BC; Roman Imperialism in Gaul and Britain. Additionally, students have the option to learn or develop Ancient Languages through Beginning Ancient Greek or Latin; Intermediate Ancient Greek or Latin; Advanced Ancient Greek or Latin.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 39 (including core points) with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 57%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Aristocracy and democracy in the Greek world, 550–450 BC
- Republic to empire: Rome, 50 BC to AD 50
- Archaeology: Homeric archaeology and early Greece from 1550 to 700 BC; Greek vases; Greek sculpture c600– 300 BC; Roman architecture
- History: Athenian Revolutions, 411-403 BC; Greeks and Persians; People and Politics, 58-52 BC; Roman Imperialism in Gaul and Britain
- Ancient Languages: Beginning Ancient Greek or Latin; Intermediate Ancient Greek or Latin; Advanced Ancient Greek or Latin
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £69,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at University of Oxford 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 Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at University of Oxford?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 184 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.