BA Ancient History with Philosophy
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in History and Philosophy, combining the study of ancient Greek and Roman civilisation with philosophical inquiry. Core topics include Research Methods and Historical Research. The programme allocates 75% of study to Ancient History and 25% to Philosophy and is based within the Classics Department.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,5,5 at Higher level or 32 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 10%
- London: 55%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Greek History and the City State
- Key Themes in Roman History
- Studying Classical Antiquity
- Introduction to Modern Philosophy
- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic
- Rome and its Empire from Augustus to Commodus
- Greek History to 404 BC
- Greek History to 322 BC
- Spinning the Past: Greek Historiography from Herodotos to Diodoros
- Historiography of the Roman World
- Extended Essay (Dissertation)
- Gender in Classical Antiquity
- Greek Law and Lawcourts
- Augustus
- The Roman Republic: A Social and Economic History
- The Rise of the Roman Empire: An Economic and Social history
- Alexander the Great
- The City from Augustus to Charlemagne: The Rise and Fall of Civilisation
- Modern European Philosophy 1: Husserl to Heidegger
- Modern European Philosophy 2: Critical Theory and Hermeneutics
- Philosophy and the Arts
- The Varieties of Scepticism
- The Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Religon
- Philosophy and Literature
- The Good Life in Ancient Philosophy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Ancient History with Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Ancient History with Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Ancient History with Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London?
88% 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 with Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BA Ancient History with Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Ancient History with Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.