The pairing of ancient history and archaeology gives depth to your historical investigations. You will study complex societies through their texts, art and architecture. You will also learn archaeological techniques, such as surveying and recording.
The course is structured flexibly, allowing you to progress from key skills, theories and methods, to topic specialisation. You can take:
a mix of Ancient History and Archaeology modules
integrated Ancient History and Archaeology modules
Ancient Greek and Latin modules, from beginners' level to advanced
You will also complete 10 days of archaeological fieldwork. You will participate in an approved excavation project, or a related placement, in the UK or overseas.
We work closely with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, and offer artefact-handling sessions and educational projects at the on-campus University Museum.
As a joint honours student, you will benefit from skills development and assessment methods from both subjects.
Why choose this course?
Beginners welcome! - No previous experience of archaeology is needed
Nottingham Museum - Gain practical and professional experience in our on-campus museum
Share your knowledge - Volunteer with local schools through our Nottingham Classics Out-and-about (NoCOut) outreach programme
Hands-on experience - Take part in fieldwork and archaeological research, with additional study visits to archaeological sites and museums
Learn Latin or Greek - Study Latin or Greek from beginners, or from A-level
Top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
Careers overview:
A degree in ancient history and archaeology gives you a wide range of transferable skills, including:
communication (both oral and written)
constructing a logical argument
synthesising and evaluating information and opinions
critically evaluating data and applying theoretical and scientific principles to problems
planning a research project
thinking and studying independently
team working
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
University Park Campus
University Park,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
NG7 2RD, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom
A level
ABB
Required subjects:
GCSE
English grade 4 (C).
IB score
30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
RQF BTEC Nationals
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma grades DDD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma grades DD plus A Level grade B
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A Level grades BB
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit.
English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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