You will develop a thorough grounding in the key approaches, methods and debates in ancient history while learning to assess historical evidence critically across a wide range of source material. Working with literary, manuscript, archaeological, numismatic, epigraphic and papyrological evidence, you will develop the analytical and research skills needed for advanced independent study.
The course combines teaching at UCL with selected modules delivered at other London institutions, giving you access to specialist expertise across an exceptional range of subjects.
Through intellectually rigorous teaching and practical training, you will gain the critical, conceptual and methodological skills essential for research in ancient history, whether you are preparing for doctoral study or a career that values advanced analytical and research expertise.
This degree provides an excellent foundation if you are planning to pursue doctoral research and an academic career. Recent graduates have also gone on to successful careers in journalism, the civil service, business, the museums and heritage sectors, and education.
Through debates, small-group seminars and tutorials, you will develop strong presentation, communication and critical discussion skills that will benefit you in your future career. You will also gain advanced analytical, research and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers across a wide range of sectors.
Find out what our students have done next.
As a graduate of this programme, you will be well prepared for careers in education, health and social care, publishing and journalism, law, academia, policy and government, and the museums and heritage sectors. Our graduates have gone on to work across these fields.
You will also have access to a range of activities within the department and the wider UCL community to help you develop your employability skills, including departmental careers talks and networking opportunities with History alumni.
Some graduates pursue careers that make special use of their language skills, including publishing, journalism, policy and government, and teaching, while others continue with postgraduate or other study (13.6%) or academic research and HE (10%).*
Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2018–2024 cohorts.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 37 位 | 伦敦国王学院King's College London | 1年 | 34000英镑/年 |
| 第 119 位 | 莱顿大学Leiden University | 1年 | 22300欧元/年 |