University of Kent

Classical Studies with Archaeology - BA (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

What can we learn from the ancient world? And how is it relevant today? At Kent, you’ll discover how the ancient world shapes today’s culture, identity and politics – and gain practical experience that prepares you for a wide range of careers.

You’ll study classical civilisation and archaeology right where Roman Britain began – with hands-on digs, heritage placements, and the chance to design your own creative project. Through history, literature, art, philosophy and archaeology you’ll learn about the Roman Empire, Greek Civilisation and Ancient Egypt. You’ll also consider how the ancient world is around us today in films, books, TV and video games.

Topics such as gender and sexuality, mythology and storytelling, identity, migration and religion will also be discussed in the context of the ancient world, and modern society. At Kent, you’ll be surrounded by extraordinary heritage sites including Iron Age hill forts and Roman villas, and of course London is only one hour away with even more to offer. You could make your own archaeological discoveries, analyse your findings in our lab, learn an ancient language, design your own computer game inspired by the ancient world, complete an internship at a heritage site or study abroad in an historical city.

Whatever your passion or interest, you’ll gain the expertise and skills for a career in archaeology, heritage and conservation, education, charity, government and more.

Key highlights

  • Hands-on archaeological digs and analysis of findings in a lab
  • Heritage placements and internships at heritage sites
  • Study Roman Empire, Greek Civilisation and Ancient Egypt
  • Option to learn an ancient language
  • Design your own computer game inspired by the ancient world
  • Study abroad option in a historical city

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-128 — Typical offer 104-128 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-128 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BCC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: DMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — IB 120 tariff points Contextual offer: 104 tariff points - typically H5 H5 H6 or equivalent Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — IB 120 tariff points Contextual offer: 104 tariff points - typically H5 H5 H6 or equivalent Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • Archaeologist
  • Heritage officer
  • Museum curator
  • Conservation officer
  • Teacher
  • Charity officer

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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