BA Ancient Classical and Medieval Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) Ancient Classical and Medieval Studies is a history and archaeology degree that examines ancient, classical, and medieval periods through material evidence and written sources. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme culminates in a substantial independent dissertation. The first year covers the foundations through The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures, Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts, Case Study in History, and Medieval Worlds. The second year builds analytical abilities via Theory and Research in Archaeology, The Archaeology of Britain, Sources in History, and options such as From Homer to Alexander: The Making of Classical & Hellenistic Greece. Optional modules in the final year allow specialism in topics such as European prehistory, religious archaeology, and classical popular culture, alongside a mandatory depth study and extended independent study.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on the UCAS website which may be of interest.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 43%
- Learning resources: 71%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures
- Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts
- Case Study in History
- Medieval Worlds
- Theory and Research in Archaeology
- The Archaeology of Britain
- Sources in History
- From Homer to Alexander: The Making of Classical & Hellenistic Greece
- Themes in History
- Extended Independent Study in Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies
- Depth Study in History
- Themes in European Prehistory
- Rites, Religions and Ritual
- Comparative Studies in History
- Popular Culture in the Classical World: Leisure, Culture and Entertainment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Ancient Classical and Medieval Studies at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Ancient Classical and Medieval Studies at University of Winchester 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 Classical and Medieval Studies at University of Winchester?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Ancient Classical and Medieval Studies at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Ancient Classical and Medieval Studies at University of Winchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.