Year 1
You will be introduced to Greek and Roman history, as well as key types of source material available for studying the classical world including literature and art, inscriptions, coins and material culture. You will also learn about the broader contexts of Greco-Roman antiquity, exploring the diverse societies of the ancient world beyond the Mediterranean from Iron Age Europe to pharaonic Egypt, and from ancient Mesopotamia to the Berbers.
Modules
- Approaching Ancient Evidence (Greek)
- Introduction to Greek History
- An Introduction to World Archaeology BC
- The Ancient World Beyond the Mediterranean
- Approaching Ancient Evidence (Roman)
- Introduction to Roman History
- An Introduction to World Archaeology AD
- Introduction to Classical Culture
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year 2
To develop your skills further, you will undertake an in-depth source project and learn about a wide range of approaches and methods for studying the past. You will be able to choose from a range of option modules covering Greek, Roman and Near Eastern antiquity. You may also take an option module in Latin to improve both your language skills and your knowledge of Latin literature.
Core modules
- Sources, Method, and Theory for Ancient History
- Source Project
Option modules
Choose three option modules from:
- The Roman Principate
- The Ancient Near East
- Greek History in 40 Lives
- Archaeology of the Roman Empire
Plus three option modules from:
- Classical and Hellenistic Greek States
- Classical and Post-classical Latin
- Roman Social History and the Roman Family
- Religion in the Roman World
- Celts, Britons and Barbarians: Iron Age Europe in context
- Heritage Skills
- The Medieval Mediterranean World
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year Abroad (optional)
We’ll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.
Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur – you will find the experience invaluable.
Final Year
You will write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, within the field of Ancient History. The rest of the modules are up to you. This gives you the opportunity to tailor the degree to the areas and periods that most interest you.
Core module
- Ancient History Dissertation (double module)
Option modules
Choose three option modules from:
- Households and Domesticity in the Ancient World
- Textiles, Dress and Identity in the Roman World
- Great Greek Monuments
- Early Christian Europe
- Warfare, Conflict and Violence in the Human Past
Plus three option modules from:
- Sparta and the Greek World
- Greek and Roman Art
- The Roman Labyrinth: Crete under the Emperors
- The Fall of the Roman Republic
- Archaeology and Ancient History in Education
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
