FAQ

The majority of courses are 8 weeks in length and start at various points during the calendar year. Classroom courses tend to be one day modules, please check the course description for more information.

We follow a term structure similar to university terms during which courses will run.

Dates for 2025 are as follows:

No, these courses are created so that learners do not have to complete essays and tests to measure their progress. We are much more keen on learners being able to focus on their learning and being able to pursue lines of research or interest as they progress.

We understand that holidays may be booked or other circumstances arise. Don’t panic if that happens, you can work at your own pace and come back to missed weeks if you need to.

No, courses are not accredited in any way and do not give learners credit that can be used towards other academic courses.

Yes, as long as you access our online materials. Any live aspects of course will be in the UK timezone though.

8 week courses are £160. Language courses are longer and prices vary, please refer to the course page for information.

Of course, when you purchase ensure you put in their email contact details and we will enrol them.

Yes, there will be an additional charge of £29.50 + postage and packaging to send a hard copy of the online learning material.

A good internet connection and ideally a desktop PC or a laptop so that you can log on to the learning management system that hosts our courses. Speakers or headphones will also be needed to be able to listen to lectures although transcripts will also be provided.

We will email all learners when new courses are being launched.

Our courses anticipate about one and a half hours study time per week. The courses are supported by additional information and suggested reading lists, which we encourage learners to allocate some time to read and consider as this material as it is relevant to the course and to the group discussions.

Please refer to our terms & conditions.

While we do not discourage learners from doing so. Please be sure that you are able to manage the workload of more than one course.

You may be eligible for a concessionary fee discount of 20% on your course.

Concessions are available to national and international students and anyone living in the UK and receiving:

• Universal Credit
• Income Support
• Housing Benefit
• Income-based
• Jobseekers Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Council Tax Reduction (does not include discounts and exemptions)
• Working Tax Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• State Pension
• Personal Independence Payment

Enrolling with the concessionary fee
Please send evidence of current eligibility to info@myancientworldlearning.co.uk when you enrol, such as:
a copy of your current university student ID card screenshot showing your benefits account letter or email from the benefits agency showing you are in receipt of any of the above listed support.

Your evidence of support entitlement must clearly show your name, address and the benefit awarded. It cannot be a partner’s name. It must be dated within six weeks of your course application or clearly show that the entitlement is current.

Please do not send bank or other financial statements as we cannot accept them.