Ancient History and Archaeology, BA (Hons)

This Joint Honours degree combines modules in Ancient History from the Department of Classics and Ancient History with those from the Department of Archaeology, maintaining a balanced curriculum. As students progress, they can tailor their studies to specific interests in either field, with the dissertation offering a focused opportunity to explore a captivating topic. The first year introduces ancient Greek and Roman worlds through diverse perspectives and evidence, preparing for advanced modules on politics and society, while highlighting connections between archaeological findings and historical contexts.The course includes optional elements like study abroad or a placement year. Core first-year modules cover Roman history, Greek society, British archaeology, and ancient cities, with electives such as Latin/Greek, philosophy, and artefact studies. Assessment features coursework, presentations, practical exercises, and a research-led dissertation comprising one-third of final-year marks.