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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History

Degree awarded: BA

The course combines study of the history, archaeology and art of the classical world. It looks at the societies and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, through written texts, visual art and material remains. The course has at its centre the two classical cultures of Greece and Rome.

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15 October 2026

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Why study this course?

Classical Archaeology and Ancient History (CAAH) is aimed at anyone interested in investigating ancient civilisations and their remains: from Greek temples and Roman amphitheatres to wall paintings and the poignant residues of everyday life.

While it is primarily a historical and non-linguistic degree, ancient languages can be used and learned as part of the course.

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Why study this course at Oxford?

The degree is taught through a mixture of tutorials, lectures and classes. Some cover specifically archaeological or historical approaches to ancient Mediterranean cultures, but the degree is unique in also offering courses that combine both approaches.

In every year of the course there are classes led by both an archaeologist and a historian, which are designed to give an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to the topics studied.

The University’s resources for this combined subject are excellent. The expertise, range and number of post-holders in the two fields are unique. Oxford has some of the best library facilities for the study of classical archaeology and ancient history in the world (especially the Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library). The Ashmolean Museum also contains wide-ranging collections of art and artefacts from classical cultures.

Fieldwork and international opportunities

There are two practical elements to the course:

two weeks at the end of the first year spent on an archaeological field project or a practical museum placement;

the preparation of a report in the second and third years focusing either on a particular ancient site, or on an artefact or set of artefacts in a museum of your choice.

Fieldwork projects recently attended by CAAH students include:

Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria

Dobra, Albania

Fregellae, Lazio, Italy

Populonia, Tuscany, Italy

Halaesa, Sicily, Italy

Sanisera Field School, Menorca, Spain

Thouria, Kalamata, Greece

Demetrias Field School, Greece

Carnuntum, Austria.

Faculty financial support may be provided for fieldwork.

Read more about the additional fees and charges for this course below.

Admissions statistics

Interviewed: 88%

Successful: 17%

Intake: 24

(3-year average, 2023-25)

Read more about the University's undergraduate admissions statistics.

Department website

Faculty of Classics

Contact information

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 288391

Email: undergraduate@classics.ox.ac.uk

Structure

A typical week

Lectures (4-6 per week)

Team-taught classes (one per week for the first two terms)

Tutorials (one every one to two weeks) and/or language classes

Years 2-3

You will take six options and produce a site or museum report. Currently, the options are chosen from:

Integrated classes, bringing together historical and archaeological approaches to a particular period

Core papers, which deal with central topics in Greco-Roman studies

Further papers, which allow you either to build up concentrated expertise in some central areas and periods or to extend into earlier and later periods, and into non-classical cultures

Greek or Latin language papers.

Tutorials are usually two students (possibly three) and a tutor; a larger group is normally defined as a class. Where options are taught in classes, the class size will depend on the options you choose. They would usually be no more than 10 students. For the core papers the class size is usually eight or less.

Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. Many are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are studying at doctorate level.

Read more about how Oxford's teaching year is structured.

Content and assessment

Assessment

Four courses are taken

Core elements:

Aristocracy and democracy in the Greek world, 550–450 BC

Republic to empire: Rome, 50 BC to AD 50

Current optional elements:

Archaeology: Homeric archaeology and early Greece from 1550 to 700 BC; Greek vases; Greek sculpture c600– 300 BC; Roman architecture

History: Athenian Revolutions, 411-403 BC; Greeks and Persians; People and Politics, 58-52 BC; Roman Imperialism in Gaul and Britain

Ancient Languages: Beginning Ancient Greek or Latin; Intermediate Ancient Greek or Latin; Advanced Ancient Greek or Latin

First University examinations: four written papers

Years 2 and 3

Six courses are taken from a wide choice of options. These currently include:

Rome, Italy, and the Hellenistic East, c300-100 BC

Imperial culture and society, cAD 50-150

The Greeks and the Mediterranean world, c950-500 BC

Greek art and archaeology, c500-300 BC

Hellenistic art and archaeology, 330-30 BC

Art under the Roman Empire, AD 14-337

Roman archaeology: cities and settlement under the Empire

Alexander the Great and his early successors

The Greek city in the Roman world from Dio Chrysostom to John Chrysostom

Thucydides and the Greek world, 479-403 BC

Republic in crisis, 146-46 BC

The archaeology of Minoan Crete, 3200-1000 BC

Etruscan Italy, 900-300 BC

Science-based methods in archaeology

Greek and Roman coins

Mediterranean maritime archaeology

The archaeology of the late Roman Empire, AD 284-641

Athenian democracy in the Classical Age

Cicero: politics and thought in the late Republic

Religions in the Greek and Roman world, c31 BC-AD 312

Sexuality and gender in Greece and Rome

The Achaemenid Empire, 550-330 BC

St Augustine and the last days of Rome, AD 370-430

Epigraphy of the Greek and/or Roman world, c700 BC-AD 300

Intermediate Ancient Greek or Latin

Advanced Ancient Greek or Latin

Research for a site or museum report

The exact list of options on offer in a particular academic year may slightly differ. For more information, visit the Classical Archaeology and Ancient History website.

Final University examinations: six written papers; one site or museum report

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. For a full list of current options, please visit the department website.

Progression and final degree award

For all courses, you must pass your first University examinations (usually known as ‘Prelims’ or ‘Mods’ and taken during your first year) to progress to the next stage of your degree. All students must pass their final year examinations (Finals) to pass their degree. ‘Finals’ for some courses occur not only in the final year, but may be staggered over the remaining years of the degree.

Read the information in the accordions above for details on progression and assessment for this particular course. (If you are already an offer holder please read your Course Information Sheet.)

Independent self-study

Undergraduate courses at Oxford are full-time and the University expects students to spend at least 40 hours per week on academic work during term. Significant self-study is expected of all students – read workload and independent study information for further details.

Read more general information about Learning at Oxford.

Potential course changes

The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out above. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please read the University's Terms and Conditions and information about potential course changes.

You are also referred to the Student Handbook (which is updated every September).

Read more about potential course changes.

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How to apply

This information is primarily course-specific although includes general application information where relevant. All applicants for a particular course need to follow the same application process and should also familiarise themselves with our Guide for applicants.

Qualifications required

Qualification

Requirement

A-levels

Advanced Highers

International Baccalaureate (IB)

39 (including core points) with 666 at HL

Other equivalent UK qualifications

View information on other UK qualifications.

Equivalent and acceptable international qualifications

View our list of other acceptable and equivalent level international qualifications.

If your qualification is not accepted, you will need to undertake further study to meet our admissions requirements.

Wherever possible, your grades are considered in the context in which they have been achieved.

Read more about how we use contextual information.

Subjects required

Required

Not applicable

Recommended

Relevant

A classical language, Classical Civilisation or Ancient History can be helpful to students in completing this course, although they are not required for admission.

If a practical component forms part of any of your science A‐levels used to meet your offer, we expect you to pass it.

UCAS application

If you want to study at Oxford, you need to apply a year before the start date of your course by completing an online UCAS application form. Applications open in May so you can start work on the form then.

You must submit your application by the strict deadline of 6pm (BST) on 15 October.

When filling out the form, in addition to choosing a course you will need to decide whether to express a college preference or make an 'open' application (in which case a computer will assign you a college). Not all courses are offered by all colleges so before you start, check which colleges offer your course and read our guidance on choosing a college.

Read more about your UCAS application.

Admissions test

You do not need to take a written test as part of an application for this course.

Written work

Description

As part of your application all candidates are required to submit the following two pieces of writing:

Two pieces which have been recently marked in the normal process of school or college work.

Submission deadline

10 November 2026

Read further general guidance on the submission of written work.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to at least one online interview. Interviews are expected to take place in December and should take place where you feel able to perform at your best.

There is advice for all shortlisted candidates on preparing for interviews and what to expect, including:

where to sit your interview

what technology and equipment is required

instructional videos on how to approach your interview

subject-specific practice questions

subject-specific demonstration interviews

an interviewees' code of conduct

how to practice ahead of your interview

and what to expect on the day of your interview.

Read more about Oxford interviews.

What tutors are looking for

Tutors are looking for intellectual potential, the specific visual, textual and reasoning abilities required for this course. They are also looking for serious interest in and commitment to both classical archaeology and ancient history.

Tutors will consider all the available information to assess your potential to benefit from the course, to be a good tutorial student, and to attain good results in examinations. This includes:

past and predicted examination results

the UCAS personal statement

academic reference

submitted written work

interviews.

Visit the Classics website for more detail on the selection criteria for this course.

Deferrals

Deferrals are made on a case-by-case basis and are not always possible. If you would like to request a deferral you should contact the college considering your application and provide your UCAS ID number, full name and date of birth alongside your request.

Transferring from another university

Oxford University does not accept transfer students. If you wish to follow an undergraduate course here, you will need to start the course from the beginning.

If you are currently studying at a university either in the UK or outside, and are thinking of applying to Oxford to start a new undergraduate course, please note that normally we will only consider such applications in exceptional circumstances. You should make very clear in your application why you do not wish to continue with your current course. As applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, we are not able to provide examples of what constitutes exceptional circumstances.

If you do decide to apply whilst enrolled at another university, and do not have A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at the grades required for the standard offer for the course you are interested in applying for, you will need to demonstrate how your subsequent study has prepared you for Oxford. This should include evidence of your performance on your current course, as well as a reference from your current tutor or equivalent.

You must declare on your UCAS form if you are currently studying at another university. Failure to do so could result in Oxford withdrawing any offer made to you.

Please also be aware that not only will you incur a year of additional costs but your eligibility for government support or loans may be affected by any previous university study, whether or not you have completed your course.

English language requirements

If your first language is English and you have always been a resident and citizen of a majority English-speaking country recognised by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), you do not need to demonstrate your level of English.

If English is not your first language you may need to meet our English language requirements. Oxford’s undergraduate courses are demanding, and you will need to demonstrate that you have a high level of proficiency in English to take up a place.

Where applicable, you must achieve all required test component scores (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) in a single test session; we do not accept scores from multiple sittings ('superscoring'). You can view a list of accepted and non-accepted qualifications certificates. All courses now require the higher level of ability in English.

You do not need to provide evidence of English Language proficiency when you apply through UCAS.

If you are offered a place, you must meet the required level of proficiency by 31 July in the year you receive this, even if your course doesn't begin until the following October.

Read more about English language requirements.

GCSEs and IGCSEs

You do not need GCSEs or IGCSEs to apply to Oxford. However, where students have taken them, as evidence of prior academic attainment, they can form an important part in the assessment of an application. All GCSE (or IGCSE) results should be listed on your UCAS application. Higher GCSE grades may make an application more competitive, but they are only one aspect we consider. They will be looked at alongside all other elements of your application and, where possible, considered in context to help us better understand your achievements within your individual circumstances.

We recognise that many students - particularly those educated outside the UK - will not have taken GCSEs. If you have completed equivalent qualifications, you should include details of these in your application. If no such qualifications exist in your country, your application will be assessed in line with the selection criteria for your course. It is helpful for us to have some indication of your academic progress, so your teacher may instead comment on the results of any internal school assessments. We also provide comprehensive guidance for teachers on writing UCAS academic references.

Oxford’s admissions requirements are based on A-levels or equivalent qualifications, which are a stage above GCSEs. All applicants must be taking A-levels or another accepted equivalent qualification; please see our international qualifications page for further details.

Read more about Oxford's use of contextual information.

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Offer terms and conditions

If you are successful in your application, you will receive a formal offer of a place at the University. Your offer is likely to be contingent on you meeting certain conditions. Once you have accepted our offer you will enter into a formal contract with the University. After completing the enrolment process you will attend an event during your first term to formally admit you to the University (the Matriculation Ceremony) and then become a Matriculated Student of the University.

Everyone applying through UCAS to study as an undergraduate needs to read:

the University Terms and Conditions for Matriculated Students

the University Student Handbook

the appropriate Course Information Sheet for your course and year of entry (available from when offers are made in January).

You will also have a separate contract with the Oxford college admitting you.

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Fees and funding

We don't want anyone who has the academic ability to get a place to study here to be held back by their financial circumstances. To meet that aim, Oxford offers one of the most generous financial support packages available for UK students and this may be supplemented by support from your college.

Course fees

Please note the fees and funding information for 2027 entry.

Fee status

Annual Course fees

Overseas

Further details about fee status eligibility

can be found on the fee status webpage.

For more information please refer to our course fees page.

Fees will usually increase annually. For details, please read our guidance on likely increases to fees and charges.

Living costs

Living costs at Oxford might be less than you’d expect, as our world-class resources and college provision can help keep costs down.

Living costs for the 2027-28 academic year are estimated to be between £1,475 and £2,175 for each month you are in Oxford. Our academic year is made up of three eight-week terms, so you would not usually need to be in Oxford for much more than six months of the year but may wish to budget over a nine-month period to ensure you also have sufficient funds during the holidays to meet essential costs. For further details please visit our living costs webpage.

Financial support, bursaries and scholarships

A tuition fee loan is available from the UK government to cover course fees in full for Home (UK, Irish nationals and other eligible students with UK citizens' rights - see below*) students undertaking their first undergraduate degree**, so you don’t need to pay your course fees up front.

In 2027 Oxford is offering one of the most generous bursary packages of any UK university to Home students with a family income of around £50,000 or less, with additional opportunities available to UK students from households with incomes of £32,500 or less. The UK government also provides living costs support to Home students from the UK and those with settled status who meet the residence requirements.

Students from England starting new courses in the 2027/28 academic year will apply for student finance through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).

Read more about fees and funding.

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Islands students are entitled to different support to that of students from the rest of the UK.

Please refer the links below for information on the support to you available from your funding agency:

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Please refer to the "Other Scholarships" section of our Oxford Bursaries and Scholarships page.

*For courses starting on or after 1 August 2021, the UK government has confirmed that EU, other EEA, and Swiss Nationals will be eligible for student finance from the UK government if they have UK citizens’ rights (i.e. if they have pre-settled or settled status, or if they are an Irish citizen covered by the Common Travel Area arrangement). The support you can access from the government will depend on your residency status.

**If you have studied at undergraduate level before and completed your course, you may be classed as an Equivalent or Lower Qualification student (ELQ) and would not then be eligible to receive government or Oxford funding.

Fees, funding and scholarship search

Additional fees and charges

At the end of the first year, CAAH students are required to undertake fieldwork or alternatively a practical museum placement. Fieldwork projects recently attended by CAAH students include:

Carnuntum, Austria

Museum placements included the Ashmolean Museum, Copenhagen Glyptothek (Denmark), Beazley Archive (Oxford) and others.

You can choose an alternative location if you wish, subject to the approval of the CAAH standing committee. The cost of participating in fieldwork will depend on your choice of fieldwork project, but will typically vary between £500 - £1,200. All CAAH students starting in 2025 will receive a fieldwork grant of up to £1,000 from the Faculty; the amount is kept under review by the Faculty.

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After Oxford

A wide range of career opportunities are open to you and our Careers Service offers extensive, tailored support throughout your degree and beyond graduation.

Graduate destinations

Some CAAH graduates go on to further study and research to become professional archaeologists and historians. Others move into different areas, including museum curation, heritage management, education, finance, advertising, publishing, the Civil Service and the law.

Recent CAAH graduates include a financial adviser, a teacher and a curator.

Sarah became a personal adviser. She says:

'My degree at Oxford provided the challenging environment in which I developed the skills I later needed to successfully complete Reed’s rigorous application procedure.'

Careers support

Studying at Oxford opens up a lifetime of personal and professional opportunities, equipping you with the skills and experience to pursue a wide range of careers or further study after graduation.

Careers, University of Oxford offers extensive, tailored support to help students develop their skills, explore career options and plan for their future. With its guidance and resources, students can position themselves strongly for the job market or further study. Whatever your interests and whichever degree you are studying, Careers is there to support you.

Read more about the careers support available at Oxford.

Preparing to apply

Supercurricular study

As well as developing your enjoyment of a subject, supercurricular study helps you demonstrate the intellectual curiosity, independent thinking and academic engagement tutors look for when assessing your suitability to study at Oxford — especially for our tutorial-style teaching.

What is supercurricular study?

A supercurricular activity can be anything you do to engage with the ideas and information that interest you. You can think of it in three parts:

Explore - read, watch, listen to or try to find out things related to your subject other than what you are being taught in class.

Engage - question everything you encounter. Do you agree? Does it fit with what you have learnt previously? Has it changed your mind? How does it link to other ideas?

Reflect - tutors want you to be able to explain what you learned and why it interested you. Being able to talk in depth about one subject resource is more impressive than reeling off a list of books you have read.

Some examples include:

Reading books or articles related to your subject, for example, via subject-specific reading lists on department or college websites or academic blogs or journals written for general audiences

Watching documentaries and videos related to your subject

Attending public lectures or online talks

Listening to academic and general podcasts

Entering essay competitions or seek out free short online courses on topics which interest you

Carrying out small independent projects on something which interests you

Attending Oxford's University, department or college outreach events. These may offer support with your application but many also include a learning component which you may find inspiring and helps with your supercurricular study. Access Oxford below has more information on these opportunities.

Explore our new supercurricular hub.

Suggested subject resources

Explore the suggested subject-specific resources on Oxford's University, department and college websites.

Look for pre-reading lists and other useful study resources on department websites

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As part of our commitment to widening access, the University, our departments and colleges all run events to help you explore your options. You can talk to tutors and students, find out what studying here could be like and learn how to make a strong application. However you engage with us, you will feel more confident and informed when making your university choices.

Departmental outreach programmes and events

Programmes and subject-specific resources

The Faculty of Classics runs dedicated outreach programmes, events and activities aimed at promoting the interdisciplinary study of ancient Greece and Rome and supporting talented students from all backgrounds to apply to the course.

The Outreach section of the Classics Faculty website features a wide range of resources, including advice on applying and on how to prepare to study Classics at university, details of the different courses available at Oxford, interviews with current students in Classics and on related courses, details of Open Days and relevant competitions, and information on the OxLAT (Oxford Latin Teaching) scheme for students in Years 9 and 10 at state schools where there is no Latin provision. Through the Classical Conversations programme, you can arrange a real or virtual visit from an Oxford academic to your classroom, and UK state schools can arrange to visit us in Oxford with talks at the Classics Faculty and handling sessions at the Ashmolean Museum and Bodleian Library.

Anyone interested in studying Classics at Oxford is encouraged to explore details of subject-specific opportunities and resources on the Faculty of Classics website. Please note that some outreach events may require advance booking or have specific eligibility criteria.

Department contact details

Email: outreach@classics.ox.ac.uk

Website: www.classics.ox.ac.uk/outreach

University-wide programmes and events

In addition to exploring department-run activities, we recommend checking out the outreach event calendar for upcoming University-wide events and other subject and college activities.

UK state school students interested in this or similar courses may like to explore UNIQ, Oxford's free flagship outreach programme for students in their first year of further education. UNIQ offers a choice of academic residentials in over 30 courses and each year provides over 1,000 students with the opportunity to experience Oxford's teaching, explore student life and receive expert support with their application to university.

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