Ancient and Medieval History BA
Standard A-level offer for Ancient and Medieval History BA at Birmingham (2027 entry): ABB. Required subjects: A-level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred. Verified October 2026 against the official course page.
A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry
- Standard offer
- ABB
- Admissions tests
- None stated
- Required subjects
- A-level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred. Acceptable subjects include Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology. If you are not taking A-level History, GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities A-level are required. General Studies not accepted.
- Recommended subjects
- History
- Notes
- If none of your A-levels is on the acceptable list, contact the department to discuss your application. Applicants taking the EPQ may also receive an alternative offer one grade lower plus grade B in the EPQ (applies if Birmingham is your firm choice). Applicants taking Core Maths (and not A-level Maths) may also receive an alternative offer one grade lower plus grade B in Core Maths (firm choice only).
- Source
- Official course page · verified October 2026
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Which A-levels do I need for Ancient and Medieval History BA?
A-level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred. Acceptable subjects include Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology. If you are not taking A-level History, GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities A-level are required. General Studies not accepted.
What is the standard A-level offer for Ancient and Medieval History BA?
ABB. If none of your A-levels is on the acceptable list, contact the department to discuss your application.