Archaeology and Ancient History
Leicester is home to a team of world-class scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching of our twin disciplines, Ancient History and Archaeology. We have a long history of making high-impact, world-leading discoveries. Whatever drives your passion for the past, we have a degree for you.
Undergraduate courses in Archaeology and Ancient History
Ranked 2nd in subjects aligned to Ancient History for ‘overall positivity’ in the NSS 2024 (according to Times Higher Education NSS 2023 methodology applied to the NSS 2024 data).
Ranked in the top 20 for subjects aligned to Archaeology for ‘overall positivity’ in the NSS 2024 (according to Times Higher Education NSS 2023 methodology applied to the NSS 2024 data).
6th in the UK for Archaeology and Forensic Science (The Times Good University Guide 2025)
3rd in the UK for student experience in Classics and Ancient History (The Times Good University Guide 2025)
Archaeology and Ancient History: On Demand
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Campus tour
Our compact campus is small enough to get everywhere easily but big enough that it never feels crowded. We’ll show you the David Wilson Library, the Danielle Brown Sports Centre and our completely refurbished Students’ Union, as well as teaching facilities.
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